Dating pool is currently messy, I'm not open to dating an actor - Actress Teniola

Nollywood actress Teniola has stirred reactions after bluntly describing the Lagos dating scene as chaotic and disappointing.

Speaking on the 'I Said What I Said' podcast, the actress revealed she is currently taking a break from dating until May, but didn’t hold back when asked about her experiences.

According to her, “the dating pool in Lagos is just a puddle,” adding that it is messy and far from ideal.

Despite her harsh take, Teniola noted that she has never actually had a terrible date. Instead, she quickly determines after the first outing whether there is any future.

“We may be flirting, but after that first date, you will never see me again,” she said, explaining that she doesn’t waste time forcing connections that clearly won’t work.

She also admitted that dating as a public figure comes with its own challenges, noting that some people approach her out of curiosity rather than genuine interest.

“Some just want to demystify you because they’ve seen you online,” she said.

On relationships within the film industry, the actress clearly stated that she is not a fan, particularly when it comes to dating colleagues.

While she admitted she might consider producers or directors, dating actors is a firm “no” for her.

Teniola also revealed that she doesn’t get approached as often as people might assume, explaining that some men find her intimidating.

Still, she insists she is simply a “happy girl” who refuses to tolerate nonsense.

Reflecting on past experiences, she confessed to ignoring her instincts once after listening to advice from male friends, something she now regrets.

“I saw the signs, but I stayed, and later I asked, ' What am I doing here?” she said.