Reality TV star Uriel Oputa has expressed outrage over Nigerians exploiting the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of fellow BBNaija winner Phyna, for online content and clout.

She condemned the trend on Instagram, attributing it to a lack of creativity among content creators who prioritise trending topics over originality. According to Uriel, many are willing to disrespect others’ privacy and exploit their pain for personal gains.

She urged Nigerians to respect Phyna’s privacy during this difficult time and allow her to mourn her sister in peace. Uriel also vowed to publicly call out anyone exploiting Phyna’s situation for clout, stressing that Phyna has legal support and doesn’t need public interference.

According to Uriel, this behavior is not only insensitive but also reflects a deeper issue within the Nigerian content creation space. She wrote: “Nigerians really don’t know when to stop. This is why I always say that most Nigerian content creators, or Nigerians in general, lack creativity. That’s why there are a billion people doing the same thing, creating the same type of content, because nobody wants to think differently or innovate. Small-mindedness is everywhere.

“To make matters worse, some people use someone else’s pain as content. Let me be clear: if I see anyone using Phyna’s sister or Phyna’s name to chase clout or create content, I will call you out publicly without shame. I will post it, and I will stand by it.

“Let her mourn her sister in peace. Let her handle whatever she needs to handle privately with her family and the company. Not everything is a joke until it happens to you.