If you think calling people old is an insult, you don't want to live long: Actress Halima Abubakar says

If you think calling people old is an insult, you don't want to live long: Actress Halima Abubakar says

- Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has sent word to people who like to call others 'old' thinking it is an insult

- According to the movie star, growing old is a privilege from God that should not be taken for granted

- She also said that anyone who thinks they can insult others with their age does not want to reach old age themselves

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Popular Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, recently took to social media to address people who think that calling people out for being old is insulting.

Taking to her Instagram page, the mum of one put up a beautiful photo of herself and dropped her take in the caption.

If you think calling people old is an insult, you don't want to live long: Actress Halima Abubakar says
Halima Abubakar says growing old is a privilege Photo credit: @halimaabubakar
Source: Instagram

Halima said that people needed to stop using the word 'old' as a weapon of insult because it means that they do not want to live long.

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She also advised them not to play God as growing old itself is a privilege.

The actress wrote:

"Stop thinking calling ppl old, is an insult. It means you don’t want to live long. It is a privilege, don’t play God."

View the post below:

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Fans of the actress took to the comment section with remarks in support of her statement.

Read what some of them had to say below:

Iamezenwanyi:

"A big privilege my dear."

Sylvia_eigbe:

"Leave them no sense at all."

Mss_chavala:

"Straight up human being. love u mama @halimabubakar."

Joyce_igbokwe1:

"Fact."

Stylishmo1:

"Huge one my diva!!"

Mummy_andrea:

"Gbam. Soro Soke my diva you're full Of wisdom."

Teamhalimaabubakarr:

"Love this."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Halima Abubakar took to social media to advise people to run away from motivational speakers.

In the post which she shared via her official Instagram page, she stated that they should be avoided for the sake of one's mental health and general well-being.

The screen diva then implored people to turn to God and talk to him instead.

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Maymunah Ajetunmobi (Entertainment Deputy HOD) Maymunah Ajetunmobi is a journalist and the deputy HOD of the entertainment desk with over two years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from the University of Ilorin in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology and has moved on to pursue courses and a degree in communication. Maymunah joined Legit.ng in 2020, and emerged Editor with Top Entertainment Article in 2021. She has written exclusive articles, unique pieces, and interviews. Email: ajetunmobi.maymunah@corp.legit.ng