“It’s Very Wrong to Pressure People Into Marriage” – Selina Boateng
Ghanaian Gospel singer Selina Boateng has cautioned against the societal practice of pressuring individuals into marriage, stressing that it often leads people into unions they are neither mentally nor emotionally prepared for.
Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Okay FM, the award-winning singer explained that marriage requires a high level of maturity, particularly in handling challenges that may arise between partners.
According to her, many people enter marriage without being fully prepared to deal with issues such as a nagging partner, an abusive spouse, or even one who struggles with alcoholism. “It takes very matured people to deal with some of these things in marriage,” she emphasized.
Selina Boateng further noted that those who mount pressure on others to marry are sometimes the ones battling with unhappy marriages themselves. She stated that such people often hide their struggles, presenting their marriages as perfect, while encouraging others to rush into wedlock.
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The singer’s advice comes on the heels of her own revelation that her six-year marriage has ended in divorce. She disclosed that questions about marital struggles no longer weigh her down since she is now single. According to her, she would not change her name for marriage again and sees nothing wrong with being a divorcee.
Selina Boateng explained that she does not feel bad or stigmatized as a gospel artiste for walking out of her marriage. On the contrary, she revealed that she already has admirers showing interest. “My line is choked… I have suitors. I am ready. As to whether I will marry a pastor again, only time and God will tell,” she said.
She urged young people not to give in to societal pressure to marry but rather take time to evaluate themselves and their partners before making a lifelong commitment. According to her, many people hide their true character before marriage, and certain attitudes cannot be changed.
“Be very vigilant… God has given us free will, use it wisely,” she cautioned.
Selina Boateng tied the knot with Isaac Berchie on December 7, 2019, at the Church of Pentecost (Magazine) Maakro Central in Kumasi.
