Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku has ignited widespread debate on social media after asserting that there is “no such thing as an independent woman,” arguing that human beings are not wired to navigate life entirely on their own. According to her, many women become “independent” not by deliberate choice, but as a response to the absence of dependable people in their lives. READ ALSO: Actress Mary Remi-Njoku questions need to be part of Nollywood guilds”There is really no such thing as an independent woman. So, before labeling a woman ‘independent’ or ‘overly self-sufficient,’ it is worth asking why. Some users agreed with her perspective, describing it as a realistic reflection of societal pressures and broken support structures.