Cancer is not content, no matter the clickbait—Uriel Oputa Warns
Former BBNaija star Uriel Oputa has cautioned against making cancer-related claims for social media content, stressing that the illness is serious and should not be trivialised.
In an Instagram post, she referenced her personal experience, noting that her mother battled breast cancer and highlighting the emotional and physical toll of the disease.
Although she did not mention names, her comments come amid reactions to content creator Blessing CEO, who recently claimed she has stage 4 cancer in a viral video.
The claim sparked mixed reactions online, with some users expressing concern and offering prayers, while others questioned the authenticity of the video and accused her of seeking attention.
Uriel’s message has added to the conversation, urging sensitivity and honesty when addressing serious health issues.
Former BBNaija star Uriel Oputa has cautioned against making cancer-related claims for social media content, stressing that the illness is serious and should not be trivialised.
In an Instagram post, she referenced her personal experience, noting that her mother battled breast cancer and highlighting the emotional and physical toll of the disease.
Although she did not mention names, her comments come amid reactions to content creator Blessing CEO, who recently claimed she has stage 4 cancer in a viral video.
The claim sparked mixed reactions online, with some users expressing concern and offering prayers, while others questioned the authenticity of the video and accused her of seeking attention.
Uriel’s message has added to the conversation, urging sensitivity and honesty when addressing serious health issues.
Speaking on the topic of cancer, Uriel wrote: “I CANT 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 DONT 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 I’S NOT. YOU’REACTUALLY NOT OKAY FOR THAT.”
Uriel added: “Cancer is Not Content.!!! I swear I don’t Rate our celebrities.
“This hit Home, because my mother is actually battling this. Thank God we caught it early. If it’s True God is your strength. Also if it’s true pls start removing sugar from your Diet…
“Cancer is one of the leading causes of de@th globally. According to the World Health Organization, about 10 million people d!e from cancer every year worldwide. That’s roughly 1 in 6 d£aths, Cancer is not a Joke.”
