Stop downplaying women’s achievements because of marriage – BBNaija’s Uriel warns

Uriel Oputa, a former participant in Big Brother Naija, has issued a warning to those who diminish women’s accomplishments based on their marital status, urging them to refrain from such behavior. She expressed frustration with the prevalent belief in Nigerian society that, regardless of a woman’s achievements, she hasn’t truly succeeded unless she is married.

The 35-year-old singer criticized this flawed mindset, asserting that it undermines the achievements of women who may choose not to pursue marriage. On her Instastory, Uriel emphasized that in Nigeria, even if a woman becomes a billionaire, establishes the most successful business, or attains widespread fame, her accomplishments are often discounted if she is not married.

She described this perspective as a “very useless mindset” and urged people to stop undervaluing women’s achievements solely because of their marital status. Uriel highlighted that some women intentionally opt not to get married and emphasized the importance of respecting and acknowledging diverse choices made by women in their lives.