Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has expressed his strong disapproval of the rising trend of ‘baby mama’ and ‘baby daddy’ relationships, denouncing the practice as “madness” and “selfish.” In a recent Instagram post, Uchemba addressed the issue directly, criticizing individuals who intentionally bear children to evade the commitment of marriage.
“What is this madness that we are doing now? Especially some of the young men that I see now want us this stupidity? Because that is what it is. Why would you think it’s cool to intentionally impregnate your girlfriend just to have a kid just because you don’t want to be committed to a woman? Or because you don’t like the idea of marriage?” Uchemba questioned.
The actor argued that having children outside of marriage contributes to the decline of family values and negatively impacts the lives of the children involved. He described the practice as “an idea from the pits of hell,” urging those considering it to reconsider their actions.
“It is an idea from the pits of hell and if you’re planning to do such a thing, remove yourself from that madness because what you don’t know is that you’re destroying the life of that child, not just your own,” he explained.
Uchemba highlighted the link between broken homes and societal issues, emphasizing the importance of marriage and family. He said, “Majority of the problems around the world come from broken homes; either the father left or the mother isn’t there. There is a reason why God put the marriage institution in place and why he put family there. The purpose of a family is marriage and then procreation. You have no business getting anybody pregnant because you have your own selfish reasons for not wanting to be committed to one person. You’re selfish and it’s going to affect that child.”
The actor also criticized women who choose to have children without the intention of marriage, labeling this behavior as “Western nonsense” that undermines traditional family values.
“And some of you girls now think it’s cool to intentionally have kids with your boyfriend. I see that madness going around, even in the entertainment industry. Who has taught you this Western nonsense?” he said.
Uchemba concluded his message with a call for change, urging individuals to avoid such practices if they are not ready for commitment. “Did your parents raise you like this? It needs to stop; you’re destroying family values… If you’re not ready to commit, then get out of that space. It’s understandable if it’s a mistake but when it becomes intentional to avoid marriage but you want the benefits of marriage, you’re a thief. Let’s stop it! Wait if you aren’t ready,” he stated.