Disc Jockey (DJ) and well-known Ghanaian celebrity Ohemaa Woyeje enjoys both her career and her marriage. She will undoubtedly pick her career over marriage if she ever finds herself torn between marriage and the devil and the deep blue sea.
She maintained that there is a tendency for some women to lose their drive and productivity when they marry and have children. She said it was time for them to go above and beyond that standard.
In an exclusive interview with Graphic Showbiz, the mother of two and current host of Y’adwuma Nie on Angel FM acknowledged the difficulties that come with being a married woman in the workforce, but she still believes that a woman shouldn’t give up her hard-earned career after marriage, especially if it’s only to appease her spouse.
She felt that marriage was only one part of a woman’s life and that advancement in one’s profession and personal development shouldn’t be impeded by it.
“Women could thrive with the right support system, even after getting married, and must not see marriage as a limitation to what they can offer. Some women quit their jobs after getting married, and others become less competitive after childbirth, but they must rise above that.
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“We must not limit our abilities because of conflicting roles. We could equally utilise the right support systems that can keep us going while taking full responsibility for all aspects of our lives. It’s difficult doing so many different things at the same time, but with determination, you can manage to find your way in outlining your schedules properly to fulfil your passion and meet all tasks,” she added.
Speaking about her low points in the media, Ohemaa Woyeje related a crucial pregnant period when her job description was altered without consulting her, which caused her to become frustrated and eventually quit.
She demonstrated her resolve to strike a balance between her love for her work and her responsibilities as a wife and expectant mother by being unwavering in the face of obstacles.
“My deepest woes in the media field started when I was three months pregnant with my first child. I went through a lot of frustrations when my manager, without prior consultation, changed my job description and moved me from a presenter to a fieldwork indefinitely.
“I fought the situation but I was offered no hearing by all the authorities I officially reported to until my lawyers assisted me to resign,” she recounted.
