Efia Odo fumes over advice to women to date married men
Ghanaian socialite Andrea Owusu, popularly known as Efia Odo, has condemned a controversial piece of relationship advice delivered by women on a viral podcast, where young women were encouraged to consider married men as potential sources of help.
The discussion, aired on Joy Prime and subsequently widely shared on X, triggered strong reactions after one of the panelists suggested that women should accept opportunities involving married men, particularly when they are struggling financially.
The panelist argued that some women may encounter only one “good man” in their lifetime and should therefore take advantage of the opportunity even if the man is already married.
“There is a saying that opportunity comes but once. So, when certain opportunities come to your door, grab it with your whole heart. Listen, some women are destined to meet one good man. The entire life that you come to spend on this earth, there is just one good person that will come your way. Some too will be fortunate to meet countless good men. So, sweetheart, if for you, your good man is married, and then you feel at that point in life, we are suffering. We are praying to God to help us. God can’t come down from heaven to come and help you. Fortunately, yours came through a married man; grab it,” said the panelist.
Efia Odo took issue with the message, questioning why women would encourage other women to pursue relationships that could potentially cause harm to another family.
Reacting on X, she suggested that the comments appeared to reflect personal experiences and criticised the decision to present such views as advice to young women.
“You can tell when someone is speaking from experience. I see why they say women are their worst enemies, cuz why would you give such advice?” she queried.
Her reaction has added fuel to the growing debate over the kind of relationship advice being promoted on entertainment platforms, with the discussion drawing both criticism and support online.
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You can tell when someone is speaking from experience. I see why they say women are their worst enemies cuz why would you give such an advice? https://t.co/TK183HWGIZ
— EFIAODO (@Efiaodo1) September 6, 2026
Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang