Nollywood actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade is letting the world know that being admired for beauty is not the same as being truly seen — especially in relationships.
In a reflection on her journey, the screen diva shared how physical attraction, though powerful, is not enough to sustain love or build a lasting partnership.
“I used to be the centre of attention, the most admired, the most talked about in my youthful days. Beauty opened many doors. I was loved, I was desired,” she confessed.
“But guess what? I’m still not married.”
According to Vanguard, she made it clear that her single status isn’t due to any lack of value — but rather a deeper realization: beauty alone doesn’t keep a man.
“Some came for the face, not the soul. Some wanted the shine, not the substance,” she said.
“I learned the hard way that a woman must be more than just beautiful.”
Adunni went on to urge women to focus on building more than their looks:
“Build your mind, know your worth, have values, be whole on your own. Marriage will come when it is right, but don’t think beauty is all you need.”
The actress, known for her elegance and powerful on-screen presence, made it clear that character, values, and personal growth should come first.
“Life demands more than looks. Work on yourself, grow, be the kind of woman that doesn’t just turn heads — because in the end, beauty fades, but character stays.”