Notable chef Uriel Oputa has criticized comedian DeeOne for his comments about veteran actress Genevieve Nnaji.
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Recently, Genevieve, who has been keeping a low profile, shared a video on her Instagram story supporting singer Ayra Starr by listening to her latest album. The video went viral, and many praised Genevieve for looking youthful.
However, DeeOne disagreed and urged people to stop deceiving Genevieve, stating that she is old and should start taking on motherly and grandmotherly roles instead of being called young.
Uriel responded on her Instagram story, criticizing DeeOne’s remarks. She stressed that some topics should not be discussed publicly and mentioned that Genevieve is focusing on her mental health.
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Uriel expressed her disappointment with DeeOne, saying that certain things should not be turned into content.
She highlighted the toxic nature of social media and the fact that many people are dealing with serious mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts.
In her message, Uriel told DeeOne that while she appreciates him, there are some things that should never be said and need to remain private thoughts.
She urged for more sensitivity and the need to filter our words, especially in the public domain.
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