If you have not yet seen the 2024 Nigerian Nollywood movie ‘Saving Rita,’ then you are missing out. It stars Destiny Etiko (Lora), Angel Unigwe (Rita), Christian Ochiagha (Kelly), Princess Candice (Pretty), and Somto Eze (Henry) who put up really strong performances to ensure that everyone is entertained and yet learn something from the drama movie which is showing online via YouTube. A question that you should also have in mind while watching is: Do you think relationships between young adults and older men work as long as it’s within the legal age?
This particular question was asked by Christian Ochiagha in an Instagram post and it is a thought-provoking one, indeed. You must have noted that this particular topic has been trending across the different types of media, including the poignant Nigerian movie, Saving Rita.
In Saving Rita, the Nigerian movie centers around the tumultuous life of Rita, which was perfectly portrayed by the talented Angel Unigwe. She played the role of an 18-year-old with a younger appearance, who fell helplessly in love with Kelly, a character played by Christian Ochiagha, who is 35.
Her aunt, Lora whose role was perfected by Destiny Etiko, becomes her guardian after a tragic accident claims the life of her sister, Rita’s mother. However, her protective instincts are put to the test as she grapples with Rita’s rebellious romance with Kelly, a notorious playboy with a cavalier attitude towards women. This obviously caused tension between Lora and Rita which eventually escalates to physical confrontations. The teenager’s journey takes her from a defiant teenager to a mother of twins, fathered by Kelly.
Photo by the Drama Doll herself on Instagram
Reasons Why Teenage Girls Get into Relationships with Older Men
There are several reasons why teenage girls get into relationships with older men as seen in the 2024 Nigerian movie, Saving Rita. Here are some:
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Seeking Maturity and Experience: Do you know that some teenage girls are drawn to older men because they think they are more matured and understand life better? They see this as a means of stability and guidance.
Financial Security: This is obvious and has been so for a very long time. Older men are well known to provide financial security and are even usually more established in their careers. They also give out more money to these teens.
Emotional Needs: There is no doubt that some teen girls get into romantic relationships with older men to seek emotional support and a sense of protection. This could be as a result of not getting such elsewhere in their lives.
Insatiable Need For Material Benefits: Some young adults get into romantic relationships with older men out of greed. It is strictly for the material benefits and has absolutely nothing to do with love. In most instances, there’s actually an agreement between both parties.
Reactions From Fans After Watching The 2024 Nigerian Movie, Saving Rita
@nicolinembiayuk5785 (edited): “This movie reminds me of my little cousin sister whom I protected and she took it as an offense. I sent her to school, she couldn’t pass any exam. I sent her to learn hair dressing still she was zero. All what she wanted was to have freedom. She boldly told me one day in the same way that Rita told her aunt ” I want freedom, you are over protecting me. I need to live my life the way I want”. She even went to the extent of saying that I was jealous of her age. She told me she could not stay with me again. This is a girl who has lost both parents and had only cousins to take care of her. She became out of hand and decided to let her go. Now as I am writing this, she is a mother of three children at the age of twenty-one. If not that one of her twins died, she would have had four children. She abandoned the first child to God’s knows where oooh and now she has two with different parents. She can’t even take care of them since none of children’s father is helping her out. Children of nowadays don’t listen to advice.”
@hawanuhu3295: “When children reach their teen,they don’t listen to any advice unless something happens…. this movie is one in a million❤”.
@user-eb9pt6de2n: “I liked the way angel can actually play any role of the movie much respect to her❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️😍❤️”.
@BestmanNice: “This little girl should be acting American movies. Her English and accent is top notch and she’s extremely beautiful. Endorsement coming on her way soon. I too love you Princess Candice and Destiny Etiko 💕💯”.
@estherobi9220: “Princess Candice is going places all over the world both internationally. Love her so much 🥰”.
@amaforson174: “This is my story, but at the end, lessons learnt . I’m a graduate now and my is 15 years. All thanks to my wonderful family. God bless them 🙏”.
@Mariskybae458: “I don’t know if anyone of you have realised this but All destiny movies are educative and anytime she drops new movies I don’t want to miss it out.I’m a big fan of her and I wish we could me friends 😢❤😊”.
@tracychibumbu4861: “Destiny got an African parenting type 😊 in most movies ….. love this .
Hope parents and teenagers learn from this movie 😎”.
@kelechitochukwu3750: “18years wahala if you have someone that is there for you during that stage you don’t know how lucky you are,nice one @Destiny”.
@chiamakastephanie7429: “My mum saved me when i was a teenage too i cant thank her enough my mum beat the hell out of me that day,siezed my phone for months even my sisters beat me too omo now im married with my son thank you mum”.
@jaynekariuki5669: “Let’s just simply agree that Destiny is beautiful apart from being multi talented 😍.. and her fashion and makeup in this movie was commendable 👏🏿👏🏿”.
@omotuyiomotunde965: “Angel u are a born actor… Always keeping it real. Destiny i love ur acting. To the casts and crews, take your flowers 🎉”.
@user-wi6hj9ek1e: “This movie it’s a lesson for us the girls 😊 Thank you destiny you make me learn alot of lesson ❤ for this movie ❤.
I love 💕 you destiny.”
This is a must-watch, as Destiny Etiko herself has stated, “SAVING RITA is a movie every young girl needs to watch to be able to have a good direction in life”.
Remember, Christian Ochiagha asked: Do you think it’s wise or right for teenage girl(s) of 18years to be in a relationship with a guy/man? What are the reasons backing your answers?
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