Media mogul Mo Abudu has declared that romantic heartbreak is no longer something she fears at her age, urging women to protect their self-worth and walk away from relationships in which they are neither wanted nor valued.
The 62-year-old media entrepreneur made the remarks during an interview with media personality Toke Makinwa, where she said that while professional challenges might bring her to tears, a failed romantic relationship would not.
“Heartbreak. Nobody can break my heart. It’s not possible. Heartbreak. There’s no such thing as heartbreak at my age. If I cry, it’s not because of a man. It may be because of my work,” Abudu said.
Her comments centred on emotional independence and the importance of recognising when a relationship has run its course, particularly for women who feel pressured to keep a partner at all costs.
According to her, no one should have to persuade another person to remain in a relationship when the commitment is not mutual.
“Listen, you cannot make a man be in a relationship with you. If he wants to be, he will. If he doesn’t want to be in it, he’s kidding you. Leave him. Move on. He doesn’t want to be there,” she said.
Abudu also cautioned women against compromising their dignity in the hope of securing a man’s affection, warning that dishonesty and a lack of commitment should not be ignored.
She urged young women, in particular, not to remain in relationships where they suspect they are being deceived or treated as an option rather than a priority.
“You have to get over it, because you need to read the writing, guys. It is easy. Because don’t downgrade yourself in front of anybody. And to young girls, don’t downgrade yourself,” she said.
The media mogul questioned why a woman would continue investing emotionally in a relationship when a partner’s conduct repeatedly suggests that he is no longer interested.
She cited prolonged silence and ghosting as possible warning signs, arguing that women should pay attention to patterns of behaviour rather than cling to explanations that do not match what they observe.
“If you know in your gut that he’s messing around. True. Because he hasn’t called you for two weeks. He’s ghosting you. He’s telling you he’s busy doing what? Chasing somebody else,” she said.
Abudu concluded by urging women to recognise when a relationship is no longer serving them and to resist the pressure to remain with someone who does not want the same commitment.
Her remarks add to ongoing public conversations about self-worth, emotional boundaries and the expectations placed on women in romantic relationships.
Ultimately, her message was direct: affection cannot be forced, and preserving a relationship should not come at the expense of personal dignity. For Abudu, knowing when to walk away is an important part of knowing one’s worth.
