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  • Heartbreaking, rewarding caring for my dementia mother – Uriel Oputa

    Heartbreaking, rewarding caring for my dementia mother – Uriel Oputa

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has shared experience caring for her mother who suffers from dementia.

    In an Instagram post, Uriel described the journey as “the most challenging, heartbreaking, and rewarding experience” of her life. 

    She highlighted the daily struggles and intense emotions that come with caring for a loved one with dementia.

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    Uriel emphasised the importance of love in navigating this complex and emotional journey. 

    “Caring for someone with dementia – especially when that person is my mother – is the most challenging, heartbreaking, and rewarding experience. Each day brings new hurdles and deep emotions, yet we face them with love. In the end, love becomes both our strength and our solace,”  she wrote.

  • Some BBNaija ladies shouldn’t give relationship advice – Uriel Oputa

    Some BBNaija ladies shouldn’t give relationship advice – Uriel Oputa

    Reality TV personality Uriel Oputa has warned social media users against accepting relationship advice from BBNaija past contestants as many are not worthy of them.

    Her response comes after co-reality star, Rachel Edward stated that women should leave partners who won’t buy them a car. 

    “If he has no intention of buying you a car, leave him!!!,” she wrote.

    Uriel emphasised the dangers of entitlement, urging women to focus on personal growth and gratitude rather than material expectations.

    Read Also: Uriel Oputa slams trolls: stop comparing my natural body with surgical enhancements

    On Instagram, Uriel wrote: “No offence some BBN girls Should not be giving relationship advice. Ladies, the beginning of your downfall is when entitlement creeps in. When you become a constant receiver without gratitude or the ability to recognize what you’ve been given, you lose the power to grow. 

    “True wisdom lies in acknowledging what you receive, using it to elevate yourself, and sharing that knowledge to become a better person. Entitlement is
    the greatest form of bondage —know this, and you will be free.”

  • Uriel Oputa slams trolls: stop comparing my natural body with surgical enhancements

    Uriel Oputa slams trolls: stop comparing my natural body with surgical enhancements

      Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has voiced her disapproval of constant body comparisons to individuals who have undergone multiple surgeries.

      In her Instagram story, Uriel stressed that her natural, athletic physique should not be compared to those who have opted for surgical enhancements.

      She underscored her dedication to fitness and health, stating that her body is a testament to her hard work and commitment.

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      Uriel proudly pointed out that her thighs match, showcasing her balanced and natural development.

      “Absolutely! Comparing my natural, athletic body to one that has undergone surgery is not fair to either party. I’ve put in a lot of hard work and dedication at the gym to achieve and maintain my physique.

      My body reflects my commitment to fitness and health. And yes, my thighs match, a testament to the balanced, natural development I’ve worked so hard for”, she wrote.

    • Why Burna Boy remains my celebrity crush – Uriel Oputa

      Why Burna Boy remains my celebrity crush – Uriel Oputa

      Former Big Brother Naija contestant Uriel Oputa has confessed admiration for Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy.

      On her podcast, “Inside Scoop,” Uriel expressed attraction to Burna Boy’s rugged and masculine persona, even jokingly expressing a desire to be “choked” by him.

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      When asked about her celebrity crush, Uriel enthusiastically declared, “Burna boy is my celebrity crush, I like how rugged he is. I love the fact that he has six packs and then he’s a little bit taller.

      “He’s masculine and can be authoritative. I want him to choke me till my eyeballs come out. I don’t care if my eyeballs come out, let him choke me.”

    • Society should desist judging adults in relationships – Uriel Oputa

      Society should desist judging adults in relationships – Uriel Oputa

      Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has taken a bold stance against societal double standards in relationships, calling out the hypocrisy in how society views relationships between older women and younger men versus older men and younger women.

      She argued that women who date younger men are often subjected to age shaming and rejection, while men who date younger women are praised and accepted.

      Uriel emphasised that as long as both parties are of legal age, their relationship choices should be respected and not judged.

      She believed that love knows no age and that people’s readiness for settlement varies, regardless of age.

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      She wrote on her Instagram story: “When women Date younger men They get age shamed and rejected. When a man Dates a younger woman The younger woman gets called a Gold digger The man is praised and accepted. Look!! if both parties are of legal age Leave them alone. Love is love.Love is love. I know some 35 to 43 year old men who aren’t ready to settle down. I know a 28 year old man married. As long as both parties are of legal age Let people live”. 

      Uriel encouraged people to focus on mutual respect, consent, and happiness in relationships, rather than judgment and societal expectations.

      “Stop judging others. Life isn’t straight forward like that,” she added. 

    • I won’t subject my man to social media toxicity – Uriel Oputa

      I won’t subject my man to social media toxicity – Uriel Oputa

      Reality star, Uriel Oputa, has revealed that she is too old to flaunt her relationship on social media.

      Uriel on her Instagram story disclosed that people’s assumption about her relationship was because of her decision not to post about it on social media.

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      She further stated that people assume she is single because she does not write about her relationships online, adding that even if she marries, no one will know about it.

      According to Uriel, the internet is full of toxicity, hence, she will not subject her husband to any form of criticism or backlash from the public.

      She emphasised  that she will never post about her husband when she gets married.

      “People assume I’m single because I don’t post about my relationship. Listen, I’m old school, even if I marry, you guys won’t know. I’ve seen the wickedness the internet spews, I won’t subject any man I love to that. Let me collect in peace”, she wrote. 

    • Uriel Oputa recounts embarrassing moment at mall

      Uriel Oputa recounts embarrassing moment at mall

      Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has shared her ordeal while shopping recently as she lamented the cost of living in Nigeria.

      She stated between December and now, the cost of her shower gel increased from N4,000 to N9,000.

      She claimed that she never looks up prices when shopping, but following her recent experience, she had to ask the cashier to take some products off her cart.

      Read Also: My greatest blessing is being of British descent, says Uriel Oputa

      Uriel stated that someone approached her for a selfie after she had been embarrassed in the mall.

      She encouraged Nigerians to hang in there as she believes there is hope.

      She said: “My favourite Shower gel Went from 4K to almost 9k. Abeg ooooo I just left Nigeria December naaaa. Me that never checks price when shopping. Today I’m asking cashier to remove items. Shame catch me small today. After the ordeal, someone asked me for selfie.”

    • My greatest blessing is being of British descent, says Uriel Oputa

      My greatest blessing is being of British descent, says Uriel Oputa

      Reality TV star, Uriel Oputa, has shared her satisfaction about being a British citizen in response to skit maker OGB Recent’s advice for non-millionaire Nigerians.

      The Nation reported that OGB Recent over the weekend revealed that those who haven’t made it in life financially shouldn’t be sleeping at night.

      In response to his remarks, Uriel conveyed her delight in being both a Nigerian and a British citizen.

      Uriel also said that being half British is a blessing because Nigerians have an innate tendency to pressure others until they begin to question their beliefs.

      She expressed her views on the tendency of many Nigerians to stereotype and categorize individuals.

      She encouraged them to travel more for broader exposure and a diversified perspective, cautioning against narrow-mindedness.

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      Uriel wrote: “My biggest blessing is being part British. Some Nigerians will squeeze you until no self belief. They thrive in placing individuals into categories and Stereotypes. You can’t do this because……. Nigeria is one place where potential Billionaires have been subjected into Not following their heads But trends. I will always advise one To travel You are more than you Think.”

      While sharing OGB Recent’s statement in another post, she wrote: “My point exactly about Nigeria If you listen to people like you are messed up.”

    • Why I turn down Nollywood role offers – Uriel Oputa

      Why I turn down Nollywood role offers – Uriel Oputa

      Big Brother Naija reality star, Uriel Oputa, has spoken on she turned down many filmmakers pitching for her acting prowess in their movies.

      She stated that the Nollywood industry doesn’t pay well, which further discouraged her. 

      According to Uriel, some Nollywood actresses are not better role interpreters than her.

      Speaking in a recent interview on Cool FM, Uriel said: “A lot of filmmakers have approached me to be in movies. I get asked to be in movies all the time; in my DM, email, I get approached to be an actress.

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      “And I know that I’m a very good actress. I am probably better than some of the actresses in Nollywood right now. And that’s me being real. Apart from having a natural artiste instinct, I studied drama in the UK. So, I know that I’m quite a good actor.

      “I’ve been approached by a lot of people to get into acting but I’ve always turned them down. The reason I turned down gigs for acting in Nigeria is because, one, you’re always going to be stereotyped into a role; two, some of the scripts are a bit too predictable; and three, the filmmakers don’t pay well.”

    • Ex-BBNaija star Uriel Oputa promises to gift two wigs to fans

      Ex-BBNaija star Uriel Oputa promises to gift two wigs to fans

      Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has promised to give out two of her expensive wigs to two female fans.

      The reality star took to her Instagram to make the announcement.

      She noted that God has been so good to her even though she felt like she messed up her chances after leaving the Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ show.

      The businesswoman, who spent three weeks on the show, stated that God said that was all she needed.

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      Uriel added that she feels blessed, emphasising the goodness of God.

      She wrote: “I’m giving away 2 wigs. If you need a wig, please comment below.

      “God has been so good to me. I left All Stars feeling like I messed up my chances. 3 weeks on the show. But God said Uu beekee 3 weeks is all you needed. Feeling blessed. God is good.

      Captioning her post, she added: “Deleting this post in a few hours. Good luck.. Will post my two winners Tomorrow morning. Please note the wigs are not brand new.. but they are beautiful.”