Reality TV star and wellness advocate Uriel Oputa has taken a stand against the growing trend of age-based discrimination, particularly as it affects women in Nigerian society. In a recent Instagram video, the former Big Brother Naija housemate passionately addressed Nigerian men who, she says, use age as a weapon to discredit or demean women.
Her message was direct: aging is not a flaw — it’s a gift.
“Aging Gracefully Is Not a Weakness”
In the emotionally charged video, Uriel emphasized that growing older is not something to be ridiculed, but rather a reflection of grace, experience, and survival. She criticized those who dismiss a woman’s voice or message simply because of her age.
“So I want to say a quick one, and this is going to be pinpointed to Nigerian men,” she said. “It’s an absolute insult to humanity, to God, to use age discrimination against a woman.”
Uriel expressed frustration that rather than engaging with the content of her videos, some viewers focus solely on her age — a response she finds not only shallow but harmful.
“It is better to get older than to be six feet under,” she added, pointing out that many people, including the wealthy, would trade their fortunes for just one more day of life.
A Call for Reflection and Respect
Uriel urged people, especially men, to reflect on their attitudes toward aging and how they engage with women who are aging in the public eye.
“There is no shame in aging,” she emphasized. “Aging is a privilege. I’d rather grow older in purpose than be six feet under with regrets.”
In her caption, she offered a broader reminder to followers:
“Some people have all the money in the world — and still wish they had one more day to breathe. Don’t mock what you don’t understand. One day, life will remind you.”
A Message of Self-Worth and Empowerment
Uriel’s statement is not just a response to social media criticism — it’s a broader commentary on the way society values youth over wisdom and physical appearance over substance. Her words resonate with many women who face similar criticism simply for aging naturally.
She concluded her message by encouraging everyone — particularly women — to embrace self-worth and dignity at every stage of life, and to reject a culture that glorifies youth at the expense of humanity.
By using her platform to challenge toxic narratives around age, Uriel adds her voice to an important conversation — one that continues to shape how women are perceived and respected in both online spaces and society at large.