Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has stirred debate with his assertion that boys raised by single mothers may struggle to grow into “proper men” without male guidance.

In a recent interview, Iyke acknowledged that women are inherently caring and nurturing, but he argued that they may not always be equipped to instill discipline and shape boys into strong men on their own.

He recommended that single mothers involve a trusted male figure such as a father, brother, or mentor to offer the guidance and structure necessary for raising boys into well-rounded men.

Jim said:

“A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t, you’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise a man properly. You need a male influence – go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any man that you trust. There has to be a male presence in it [raising a boy child].

“Because women are naturally built to nurture, to love. And then what you’re going to raise is a very weak man? He is going to be everything like the men that left you. You need somebody that would discipline him, tell him ‘No’ as often times as possible, and put him in the grind,”