“Aging Is Not an Insult!” — BBNaija’s Uriel Slams Nigerian Men for Age-Shaming Women

Reality TV star and fitness entrepreneur Uriel Oputa has boldly confronted Nigerian men who mock women for aging, calling the behavior both backward and offensive to the natural order of life. Her emotionally charged video, posted on Instagram on Monday, June 24, 2025, has sparked a wave of applause and solidarity from fans across social media.

Uriel, known for her confident personality and outspoken advocacy for women’s rights, made it clear that aging is not a curse but a divine blessing. “There’s no shame in aging. I’d rather grow old than be six feet under with regrets,” she stated, adding that using a woman’s age as a weapon of insult is “an insult to God Himself.”

She explained how, after posting an educational video, rather than absorbing the knowledge, some men chose to comment on her age. “You’re not smart enough to digest the value, all you see is ‘you’re getting old,’” she said. “That’s how you miss life-changing lessons—by being shallow.”

The former BBNaija housemate challenged men to reflect on their own aging mothers and sisters before disrespecting women for growing older. She emphasized that wisdom, growth, and maturity should be celebrated, not mocked. “Some people have all the money in the world and still wish for just one more day. Aging means you’re alive. Alive means you’ve got another chance.”

The message has ignited a passionate conversation online, especially among Nigerian women who feel pressured by societal expectations to remain “forever young.” From Lagos to London, her comments have resonated with women who now see aging as empowerment rather than defeat.

Supportive reactions flooded her comment section. One user @official_amanda_o wrote, “We pray against dying young, yet mock women for aging? What irony.” Another, @dreamgirl_kaiyra, added, “I’m 33 and living my best life—aging is a privilege.”

Uriel’s stand challenges deep-rooted stereotypes in Nigerian culture where women over 30 are often unfairly judged in marriage markets and media representation. Her message isn’t just a clapback—it’s a cultural reset, and it’s catching fire.