The Influence of Words: My Journey to Understanding Early Marriage for My Daughter

In a nostalgic video from 2021, Iyabo Ojo shared with Priscilla on her 20th birthday her hopes for her daughter to be engaged at 23, married by 24, and have her first child at 25.

Renowned Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo, has emphasized the significance of words after her desires for her daughter to marry young became a reality.

Priscilla Ojo, who was welcomed into the world by Iyabo when she was just 23, is now engaged to Tanzanian musician Juma Jux, known as Juma Mussa Mkambala.

Previously, Iyabo expressed her wish for Priscilla to get engaged by the age of 23, which has indeed transpired.

Following her daughter’s engagement, Iyabo remarked during a live interview: “Words have power.“

She reiterated her long-standing wish for her daughter to marry early.

The archival footage features Iyabo Ojo advising Priscilla on her 20th birthday about her timeline for engagement and marriage.

Check out the throwback video along with a recent clip of Iyabo discussing the power of words below;