Uriel Oputa: “Stop Downplaying Women’s Achievements Because of Marriage”
The former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, is speaking out against the societal practice of disregarding women’s accomplishments on the grounds of their marital status. She passionately emphasized that in Nigerian society, women’s achievements are often undermined if they are not married, regardless of their personal successes. Uriel, a 35-year-old singer, denounced this flawed notion, highlighting that some women deliberately choose not to marry.
Taking to her Instastory, Uriel confronted the prevailing mindset in Nigeria, expressing, “In Nigeria, if you like be a billionaire, have the most successful business, be the most famous, you haven’t accomplished anything unless you are married.” She fervently denounced this perspective as “very useless mindset,” asserting that some women simply do not aspire to marriage. She concluded by urging a halt to the practice of downplaying women’s achievements due to their marital status.
Uriel’s powerful stance serves as a compelling call to action for a societal shift in perspective, challenging long-held beliefs and advocating for the recognition and respect of women’s accomplishments independent of their marital choices.
