Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo has responded firmly to comments made by her colleague Zubby Michael in a viral video that has sparked widespread reactions online.

The clip, which also featured actress Lizzy Gold and other cast members on a movie set, showed Zubby Michael jokingly teasing Okonkwo about her success and relationship status. In a lighthearted tone, he remarked that her achievements—such as acquiring a house and a luxury vehicle—might intimidate potential suitors.

However, Okonkwo did not shy away from addressing the comment. In her response, she made it clear that she is not interested in entering a relationship for financial dependency.

“I am not looking for a poverty alleviation relationship. I want to find a man who has found himself,” she said, drawing applause and reactions from those on set.

Her statement has since resonated with many სოციალურ media users, with some praising her stance on independence and self-worth, while others debated societal expectations around successful women and marriage.

The exchange highlights ongoing conversations in Nigeria’s entertainment space about gender roles, financial independence, and the pressures placed on women regarding marriage and success.