Carol Nantongo Opens Up on Why She Has Not Yet Chosen Motherhood.
Carol Nantongo says she is waiting to have children until she can fully support them financially, even if the father is not involved. She wants to ensure her future kids have a stable life and better opportunities than she had growing up.
Many female musicians in Uganda, such as Cindy, Vinka, Karole Kasita, Sheebah Karungi, and Martha Mukisa, have chosen to have children while continuing their music careers. Carol Nantongo, however, has decided to wait and has explained her reasons.
Nantongo revealed that she does not yet feel ready to have a child because she wants to be able to support a pregnancy and her future children financially. She wants to wait until she can take care of a child on her own if necessary, even if the father is not involved.
She said, “It is not that I do not want to have a child, but I want to wait until I can manage it financially on my own or with the father’s support. I will only become a mother when I can provide a stable life for my child.”
Having grown up with a single mother, Nantongo said she wants to give her future children a better life with opportunities she did not always have. She added that she is not rushing and will only start a family when the timing feels right.
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I argue that her stance challenge the idea that motherhood is universal, and that kind of pressure only hurt womens. If we talk about choices we must include men responsibilites as well.
sure, because not wanting kids is a scandal in some circles, thank you for breaking the sacred norm carol, really movin forward… or not.
she says no motherhood yet, maybe she wanna foster a pet army or collect houseplants to cope with fame.
I really admire Carol for sharing this, her honesty give others hope that you can define your life path. motherhood not a must for every woman and she shows that with grace.
oh great, top stars giving life counsel again, as if their schedules match every woman’s reality. ironic that fame dont stop people to lecture about motherhood.
From the article we learn that she emphasizes autonomy, work ambition and personal readiness, which is a useful reminder that fertility choices are complex and vary across womens lives.
i dont get y people keep sayin motherhood is the goal. Carol is a grown person she can decide wat she want. stop puttin pressure on every woman, its frustratin.
this article indicats a trend toward more personal life choices being respected, not judged, but we still have a long way to go in some places.