Former Big Brother Naija star Uriel Oputa has reacted to a post by self-acclaimed relationship therapist Blessing CEO about her health.
On Wednesday, Blessing had shared that she was at “stage four” and broke down in tears while showing her hair loss. She did not specify the illness, leading many people online to assume it was cancer. She also posted a video of herself cutting her hair.
Reacting to the development on Instagram, Uriel expressed concern over how the situation was presented, especially the use of the term “stage four” without clarification.
“I CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE ACTUALLY PLAYING AROUND WITH SOMETHING LIKE CANCER.
“ALL I SAW WAS “STAGE 4,” NO DEFINITION, NO CLARITY, NOTHING EXPLAINED… JUST THROWN OUT THERE SO LOOSELY. THERE WASN’T EVEN CANCER WRITTEN. JUST “STAGE 4.”
“AND EVEN WITH THAT, IF THIS IS TRUE, THEN MY HEART GENUINELY GOES OUT TO YOU. I’VE SEEN SOME REALLY NASTY COMMENTS, AND NOBODY DESERVES THAT. ESPECIALLY NOT WHEN IT COMES TO SOMETHING THIS SERIOUS.
“BUT IF THIS IS NOT TRUE… THEN THIS IS ACTUALLY DISTURBING.
“THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS YOU JOKE ABOUT, AND THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS YOU DON’T TOUCH — THIS IS ONE OF THEM. NO MATTER THE CLICKBAIT, NO MATTER THE ATTENTION, THIS ISN’T OKAY.
“AS SOMEONE WHOSE MOTHER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER LAST YEAR, I TAKE THIS PERSONALLY. THIS IS NOT CONTENT. THIS IS REAL LIFE.
“SO IF IT’S REAL, I’M SENDING YOU STRENGTH. BUT IF IT’S NOT… YOU’RE ACTUALLY NOT OKAY FOR THAT.”
Uriel’s reaction reflects her personal connection to the issue, having previously shared that her mother was diagnosed with Breast cancer last year. She has spoken about the emotional toll of the illness and the importance of taking serious health conditions with care and sensitivity.
Blessing has yet to provide further details about her condition.
