Nollywood star Jim Iyke has ignited discussions online following remarks suggesting that single mothers cannot effectively raise boys without male influence.

Speaking candidly, the 48-year-old actor argued that while women are naturally nurturing, raising a boy into manhood requires a strong male presence.

“You need a man you trust to be present. Women are built to love and care, but if you’re raising a man, he will likely turn out like the man who left you unless there’s someone to discipline him and teach him how to hustle,” Iyke said.

He went further, stating, “A woman can’t raise a man. They are not built for it. A single mother cannot raise men properly.”

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To illustrate his point, Iyke recalled a personal experience during a holiday in France when his son was bullied in a football game.

He explained that he intervened firmly, believing it was an important moment to teach his son resilience.

This is not the first time the actor has courted controversy with his views. In a recent interview, he described modern feminism as “a crime,” criticizing what he perceives as double standards and labeling the movement a “two-faced approach” to gender relations.

His remarks have drawn mixed reactions, with some supporting his stance while others accuse him of undermining single mothers and dismissing women’s ability to raise boys successfully.