Ghanaian socialite and actress Efia Odo has spoken out strongly against societal expectations for women to have children by a certain age, declaring that she will not be pressured into motherhood simply to meet cultural timelines.
In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Efia Odo—born Andrea Owusu—dismissed the belief that women should give birth before turning 30 as outdated and irresponsible, especially for those who may not be emotionally or financially ready.
“One thing y’all are not going to do is pressure me to give birth,” she posted. “I’m not bringing a child into a broken home, nor am I bringing a child into the world cuz society has told me that by my 30s I should’ve given birth.”
Efia emphasized that if she chooses to have a child, it will be on her own terms—even if that means waiting until her 40s to do so. She stressed the importance of raising a child in a stable, loving environment, not out of fear of societal judgment.
The influencer also criticized the double standards in society, calling out people who pressure women to have children but later shame single mothers for their circumstances.
“Y’all are always talking down on born ones but stay pressuring women to give birth cuz you feel their time is up. No one can tell me what to do with my life and when to do it.”
Efia Odo’s post has since gone viral, sparking widespread conversation online, with many applauding her for standing firm and advocating for women’s autonomy over their life choices and timelines.
The same society making fun of born 1’s are the same ones pressuring women to have kids just because. I refuse to bring a child into a broken home. My body my choice https://t.co/KuR2sVpvT8
— EFIAODO (@Efiaodo1) July 2, 2025
