By Seyi Babalola
Former Big Brother Naija star and businesswoman Uriel Oputa has spoken out against ageism, particularly among women.
In an Instagram post, Uriel chastised Nigerian men who shame women for getting older, wondering why a normal part of life can be viewed as an insult.
The reality TV actress stressed that ageing is a luxury, saying she would rather grow old than die young.
She said, “This is going to be pinpointed to Nigerian men. It is an insult to God to use age discrimination against a woman, so I posted a video and you are not coherent with what the video teaches you, what you get out of the video is ‘oh you’re getting older,’ because you’re not smart enough to digest and use the concept that was taught to you to better your life but what you hold on to is that you’re getting old.
“Think twice before insulting a woman because she is growing gracefully and beautifully, it is not an insult to age, it’s a blessing.
“There is no shame in aging, aging is a privilege. I’d rather grow old than be six feet under with regrets. Some people have all the money in the world and still wish they had one more day to breathe. Don’t mock what you cannot understand, one day life will remind you.”
The video has since sparked positive reactions online, with fans praising her confidence and refusal to succumb to societal pressure.
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