‘Aging is a privilege’ – BBNaija star Uriel Oputa slams men who shame women over age

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Uriel Oputa has spoken out strongly against age-shaming, particularly the tendency of some Nigerian men to mock women for growing older.

Taking to her Instagram page, the former Big Brother Naija housemate questioned why anyone would see ageing as something to ridicule. She argued that living to see old age is a blessing, not a flaw.

“There is no shame in aging. Aging is a privilege. I’d rather grow older in purpose than be six feet under with regrets,” she wrote.

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Uriel also highlighted that good health and time are more valuable than wealth alone. “Some people have all the money in the world – and still wish they had more day to breathe,” she added.

Wrapping up her post, she issued a cautionary note: “Don’t mock what you don’t understand. One day, life will remind you.”