Ashmusy Opens Up on Being Single at 30, Says Freezing Her Eggs Eases Pressure

Nigerian influencer and actress Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy, has spoken candidly about the pressure she faced after turning 30 without getting married or having children.

Speaking on the BBC Africa podcast The Conversation, Ashmusy revealed that she always believed she would be married with children before reaching the age of 30 because she had many admirers while growing up.

According to her, becoming a mother has always been one of her biggest dreams, and during her younger years, she expected family life to come naturally before hitting 30.

The content creator explained that the pressure was intensified by her position as the first daughter in her family, with relatives and society expecting her to settle down early.

Despite receiving attention from numerous suitors over the years, Ashmusy said witnessing the collapse of many relationships made her more cautious about choosing a life partner.

She noted that she now prioritizes peace of mind and emotional stability over meeting societal expectations.

Ashmusy also addressed her decision to freeze her eggs, saying it allows her to make decisions about marriage and motherhood without feeling pressured by age.

“I always thought I would be married with children before I turned 30 because I had so many suitors while growing up. Becoming a mother has always been one of my biggest life goals. As the first daughter in my family, there was a lot of pressure from relatives who expected me to settle down early.

“Seeing so many relationships fail made me more careful about choosing the person I want to spend my life with. At this stage of my life, I value peace of mind and emotional stability more than trying to meet society’s expectations.

“Freezing my eggs gives me the freedom to make decisions about marriage and motherhood without feeling pressured by my age. My decision does not mean I am against marriage. I simply want to make the right choice at the right time,” she said.