Nigerian media personality and former reality TV star Uriel Oputa has sparked fresh conversations with her bold take on the state of relationships in Nigeria.
During a recent interview on Outside the Box, Uriel declared that finding a decent man in Nigeria has become incredibly difficult.
The outspoken celebrity reflected on how countless beautiful, accomplished women remain unmarried well into their late 30s and early 40s—not because they are lacking, but because of what she believes is a growing cultural problem among Nigerian men.
“You’ll see a woman in Nigeria now, she’s 35, some of them are even 40, 41. They’re still single – fine fine girls, but they’re still single. Why? Ogini?” Uriel asked.
“It’s hard to find a decent man in Nigeria and it boils down to what? We have a culture of ‘there is always something better.’ There’s nothing better.”
It’s hard to find a decent man in Nigeria… We have a culture of ‘there is always something better.’ There’s nothing better.
Uriel explained that many men no longer value what they have because of a mindset of constant comparison and the belief that they can always upgrade.
This, she said, fuels the widespread dissatisfaction and commitment issues that leave many women overlooked or frustrated in their search for love.
Adding a personal touch to the conversation, Uriel also revealed her affection for popular Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy.
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However, she noted that his views on relationships may be a barrier.
“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,” she said.
Her comments have drawn both praise and criticism online, with some applauding her honesty and others questioning her generalisations.
Still, Uriel remains one of the few Nigerian celebrities consistently voicing concerns around gender and relationship dynamics in the country.
“It’s hard to find a decent man in Nigeria… We have a culture of ‘there is always something better.’ There’s nothing better,” Uriel Oputa
