Jim Iyke claims single mothers are not equipped to raise boys into real men, emphasizing the need for a strong male presence during upbringing.
Jim Iyke on single mothers has triggered a firestorm of reactions after the Nollywood actor declared that single women cannot raise their sons into proper men.
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Speaking in an interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, the actor bluntly stated that women are not structurally or emotionally built to raise boys into mature, disciplined men without the presence of a male figure.
“A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t, you’re not built for it,” Jim Iyke said during the radio chat.
The actor elaborated that for a boy to grow into a “real man,” he needs masculine guidance and discipline, which he claims women naturally lack.
“A single mother cannot raise a man properly. You need a male influence – go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any man that you trust,” he explained.
According to Iyke, while women are innately wired to nurture and love, these traits alone are insufficient to raise boys into strong, resilient men.
Without consistent male presence, he said, boys risk growing up “weak” and emotionally unbalanced.
“What you’re going to raise is a very weak man. He’s going to be everything like the men that left you,” he added.
Iyke’s remarks have sparked heated debate online, with critics calling his statement misogynistic and dismissive of millions of successful single mothers globally.
Others, however, agree with the sentiment, arguing that balanced parenting often requires input from both genders.
The actor is no stranger to bold statements.
In past interviews, he has spoken critically about medical systems and emotional intelligence, often challenging societal norms.
While many have dismissed his views as outdated, others suggest Jim Iyke’s comments reflect wider societal concern about parenting gaps and the importance of positive male role models—not necessarily limited to fathers.
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Regardless of opinion, Jim Iyke on Single Mothers has reignited ongoing questions about gender roles, parenting dynamics, and how best to raise well-rounded children in modern society.
