Key Points:
- Uriel says she never expected to win BBNaija 2017, calling Nigerians “pretenders”
- She slams age shaming in Nigeria, urging women to embrace themselves at any age
- Uriel shares painful dating experience, saying a man once “showed her crocodile pepper”
“I Never Went There to Win” — Uriel on BBNaija 2017
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Ngozi Oputa, has boldly revealed that she didn’t join the BBNaija 2017 show to win. According to her, Nigerians don’t support people who speak the truth.
“Going into the Big Brother house in 2017, I always knew I wouldn’t win,” she said. “Nigerians don’t like real people. They don’t like people that will tell you like it is.”
She explained that her direct and honest nature wasn’t what the audience wanted. “We like to pretend in this country. How we can pretend!”
“Age Shaming is Real in Nigeria” — Uriel Speaks Up for Older Women
The reality star went on to address a major issue she feels is ignored — age shaming.
“Age shaming is such a real thing in Nigeria,” she said firmly. Uriel noted that many women in their 30s and 40s feel like they are no longer worthy of love or value.
“There are a lot of women who feel like they’re expired milk,” she added. “I am me, and I will always tell it like it is.”
She encouraged women to stay confident and not let society make them feel small. “People don’t like to hear the truth. And I will tell you the truth.”
“Dating a Nigerian Man is Hard” — Uriel Shares Her Pain
Uriel didn’t hold back when talking about her personal love life. She admitted that dating a Nigerian man can be very tough.
“It is hard to date a Nigerian man. I don’t understand why you people are so complicated.”
She also shared a difficult moment from her past. “Two years ago, I was so desperate to get married. I met somebody… and that guy showed me pepper,” she said with emotion.
“That guy, you know that crocodile pepper? That guy showed me crocodile pepper,” she said, using humour to express deep pain.
Uriel Encourages Realness and Self-Love
Throughout her talk, Uriel kept her message clear: stay true to yourself, no matter what.
She believes being honest and real is more important than fitting in. Her story stands as a reminder to Nigerian women — and everyone else — to embrace themselves fully.
Watch Uriel’s VIDEO HERE.
