Nollywood actress and Big Brother Naija reality TV star Venita Akpofure has opened up about her dating experiences, revealing that she is often approached by younger men.
The 39-year-old actress made the revelation while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, where she discussed her appearance, confidence and the kind of men who typically make romantic advances toward her.
According to Venita, her youthful appearance often makes people believe she is considerably younger than her actual age. She said this may partly explain why younger men feel confident enough to approach her.
“I am 39, but if I told you I was 28, you would believe me. I only get approached by younger men. They are more courageous than the older ones.”
Venita’s comments have generated reactions online, particularly because she suggested that younger men compensate for what they may lack financially with confidence and boldness.
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Venita praises younger men’s confidence
Explaining why she believes younger men are more likely to approach her, Venita said they possess a level of bravery and audacity that some older men may lack.
She jokingly remarked that younger men know how to make an impression despite potentially having less financial power.
“What they don’t have in their bank accounts, they make up for with bravery and audacity.”
Her comment highlights an interesting perspective on modern dating, where confidence and personality can sometimes play as important a role as financial status or age.
For Venita, the willingness to make the first move appears to be one of the qualities that distinguishes younger admirers from older men.
Her youthful appearance attracts attention
Venita also suggested that her physical appearance contributes to the attention she receives from younger men.
Despite being 39 and a mother of two, the actress believes she looks significantly younger than her age.
Her statement that people could easily believe she was 28 reflects the confidence she has in her appearance and personal style.
The reality TV star has remained a prominent figure in Nigerian entertainment, combining her acting career with appearances on reality television and social media.
Her youthful appearance and fashion-forward image have also made her a popular personality among younger audiences.
Venita’s previous marriage
Venita is a mother of two and was previously married to businessman Tena Tarka.
The marriage ended in 2019, after which the actress continued to focus on her career and family.
Her personal life has remained a subject of public interest, particularly because of her participation in Big Brother Naija and her relationships with other personalities in the entertainment industry.
Despite the attention surrounding her love life, Venita has continued to maintain a strong public presence.
Her relationship with Adekunle
Venita was also romantically involved with fellow BBNaija All Stars housemate Adekunle Olopade during the 2023 edition of the reality show.
The relationship attracted considerable attention from viewers because fans watched their interactions unfold inside the house.
The pair eventually confirmed that they were dating, with Venita referring to Adekunle as her boyfriend during the competition.
However, their relationship did not continue after the show.
In January 2024, Venita confirmed that she and Adekunle were no longer together, explaining that they had moved in different directions.
Adekunle later addressed the breakup in June 2024, revealing that they no longer communicated.
He said that “a lot of bad things happened” between them but declined to provide further details, saying he preferred to respect Venita and keep the private matters between them.
Venita’s BBNaija journey
Venita first appeared on Big Brother Naija in 2019, where she quickly became one of the personalities who attracted attention from viewers.
She later returned to the show for the highly anticipated All Stars edition in 2023.
During the All Stars season, she became involved in several major storylines, including her relationship with Adekunle and her interactions with other housemates.
She eventually finished in ninth place.
Her appearances on the reality show helped further establish her as a recognizable entertainment personality in Nigeria.
Beyond reality television, Venita has also built a career in Nollywood and continues to maintain an active presence in the public eye.
A fresh conversation about dating and age
Venita’s latest comments have sparked a broader conversation about age, attraction and confidence in modern relationships.
While some people may expect women approaching 40 to attract men within a similar age bracket, Venita’s experience appears to be different.
Her claim that younger men are more courageous also suggests that confidence can sometimes overcome perceived differences in age, financial status or social expectations.
For now, the actress appears comfortable with the attention she receives and remains open about her experiences.
Whether her admirers are younger or older, Venita’s comments show that dating preferences and attraction do not always follow conventional expectations.
As she continues to balance motherhood, entertainment and life in the public eye, her latest revelation has once again placed her personal life at the centre of social media conversations.
For more details on Venita Akpofure and her comments about dating younger men, read the full report on The Nation.
