Reality TV star and media personality Mercy Eke has opened up about her views on motherhood, stating that she is fully prepared to have children even if marriage doesn’t come first.

Speaking during a recent interview, Mercy explained that she has reached a point in her life where she feels emotionally and financially ready to raise children on her own terms.

In her words:

“I’m ready to have a child outside marriage. This year, I wanted to have a baby — something happened and I had to choose between that and the baby. At this point, if I get pregnant now, I’m just going to have my baby.
I’ve worked so hard, and I think I can take care of myself and three kids. I’m a goal-oriented person who always plans ahead.”

She added that she hopes to have three children — two girls and one boy, and stated clearly that even if marriage never happens, she isn’t willing to sacrifice motherhood.

According to her, the stigma around single motherhood mostly affects people who are financially unstable.

“The stigma of having kids without a father only applies to people who don’t have things going well for them,” she said.

On her love life, Mercy noted that marriage is not off the table, but she hasn’t met the man she truly wants. She insisted that if she wanted to get married immediately, she could — but she refuses to settle.

The former BBNaija winner also mentioned that while some men who approach her are more interested in a soft lifestyle, she believes that even after having a child, she would still meet the right partner.

Mercy’s comments have since sparked a wave of conversations online about independence, societal expectations, and modern motherhood.