Actor Deyemi Okanlawon has dished out advice to men and women to stay away from relationships if they are not financially buoyant. According to the actor, those affected should instead focus on building themselves to the point where they are independent.

Deyemi’s advice has stirred mixed reactions from netizens; while many supported him, others were against his school of thought

Nigerian actor Deyemi Okanlawon made headlines over a relationship advice he shared online.

Deyemi, in his statement, urged men and women who are broke to stay off in relationships as he urged them to instead focus on building themselves.

Deyemi Okanlanwo shares the importance of personal growth before relationships. Credit: @deyemitheactor
Source: Instagram

“If you’re not yet financially buoyant perhaps it is wise to take a break from a “serious” relationship and focus on building yourself… this message from the federal association of common sense is for men & women,” he wrote.

See his tweets below:

Everyone should feel free to love and date anyone at any time/stage of their lives if they so choose… but perhaps for more serious (intentional, committed) relationships you may want to approach things slightly different? 💁‍♀️

— DeyemiTheActor (@_deyemi) March 28, 2023