Ghanaian actress and socialite Akuapem Poloo has never been single, and she doesn’t plan on forcing marriage into the equation just because society expects it.
In a revealing interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM, Poloo, born Rosemond Alade Brown, spoke candidly about her relationship philosophy, personal growth, and why dating, not marriage, gives her joy.
“I’ve never been single in my life. The moment there’s a breakup, I’m already with someone else,” she admitted.
According to Poloo, she has been in about seven relationships over the years, with her longest lasting eight years. While she is currently with a partner and has welcomed a new baby girl, her second child, she’s quick to note that her love life isn’t moving according to traditional scripts.
“Dating is sweeter than marriage. I’m not saying marriage is bad, but I prefer dating. Let’s stay together like a married couple, without the stress of actually getting married.”
For Poloo, dating brings vitality and emotional spark, whereas marriage often introduces pressure and stagnation.
“In dating, there’s excitement, there’s competition. But once that ring goes on your finger, it brings stress. Things change, people become complacent.”
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She also pointed to deeper societal implications, particularly for women, when marriages fail. Divorce, she said, carries a heavier toll for women, both emotionally and socially.
“This is why many women don’t leave their husbands even when they’re being abused. Men move on easily, but women are expected to wait for someone who will accept their past.”
Despite her skepticism, Poloo is not closed to the idea of marriage entirely. She disclosed that her partner, the father of her baby girl, is currently working abroad, potentially to finance a wedding in the future.
“He left to work because wedding takes money. Plans are underway, but it will only happen when he’s ready.”
Still, she’s clear that marriage, if it happens, will be a spiritual decision, not a societal obligation.
“I pray Allah blesses us with a family,” she said. “But I won’t be surprised if I never marry. I’m okay with that.”
Poloo further revealed that her mother has recently converted to Islam, just as she did three years ago. Her mother now goes by the name Aishatu.
As for her own journey, she credits her evolving lifestyle to a mix of personal maturity and her partner’s influence.
“I’m under control now,” Akuapem Poloo said with a laugh. “Something is controlling me.”
