Reality Star Uriel Oputa Opens Up About Challenges of Dating Nigerian Men

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Reality star Uriel Oputa has expressed frustration with dating Nigerian men.

The fitness enthusiast referenced their complexity and the culture of always seeking something better.

In an interview on ‘Outside The Box’ podcast, Uriel, who is yet to be married, shared her personal experience of desperation for marriage, which led her to encounter a problematic individual.

Uriel also highlighted the issue of age shaming, where women in their 30s and 40s feel devalued and perceived as “expired milk.”

The former Big Brother Naija housemate noted that many women in this age group remain single despite being attractive and capable. She said:

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“Age shaming is such a real thing in Nigeria, and I have been so vocal about it. Because a lot of women in their 30s and their 40s feel like they’re expired milk.

“It is hard to date a Nigerian man. I don’t understand why they’re so complicated. Two years ago, I was desperate to get married, and then I met somebody, and that guy showed me pepper—crocodile pepper.

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“If you see a woman in Nigeria now, she will be 35. Some of them are even 40, 41, 42. They’re still single, fine girls. It’s hard to find a decent man in Nigeria, and it boils down to the fact that we have a culture of “there’s always something better. There’s nothing better.”

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She added:

“I love Don Jazzy. I know I will blow up but I feel like..he said something about not being able to stay with one woman…”