“Christianity Is Not A Tool For Damning People” — BBN’s Uriel Fires Back At Prophetess Helen Over Marriage Prophecy

Reality TV star and wellness entrepreneur, Uriel Oputa, has responded fiercely to a viral prophecy by Prophetess Helen Ukpabio, who claimed the reason Uriel is unmarried is because men are allegedly afraid they can’t control or satisfy her. Uriel, visibly upset, took to Instagram late Tuesday night to call out the preacher, warning her against weaponizing religion and using her name for sensationalism.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate did not mince words, stating that Christianity is “not a practice of damnation” and that she will not tolerate spiritual intimidation disguised as prophecy. “Be careful how you use my name. I have every right to be angry. Don’t speak like you’ve had a personal conversation with God about me. That’s dangerous,” she said.

Uriel also emphasized that being single is not a curse and that she has achieved success on her own terms—emotionally, mentally, and financially. “I’m not looking for a man to complete me. I’m whole. If a man can’t handle that, it’s not my problem, and it’s definitely not a spiritual issue,” she declared.

Her response has since triggered a firestorm on social media, with thousands backing her stance against what many described as “spiritual bullying.” Fans praised her boldness and called for a more responsible approach to prophecy, especially when it involves public figures.

The drama began when a clip of Prophetess Helen’s message during a crusade surfaced online. In it, she described Uriel as being “spiritually intimidating to men,” suggesting that her singleness was due to a divine warning placed on potential suitors. The comment sparked immediate outrage.

Uriel’s clapback included a call for Christians to practice empathy and not hide misogyny behind religious language. “God is love. You can’t preach love and spit venom in the same breath,” she wrote.

As of press time, Prophetess Helen has not issued a response, but the conversation around using prophecy to shame women—especially successful and unmarried ones—continues to gain traction online.