‘Old age is a privilege. It should not attract insults,’ Actress Abubakar cautions youths mocking celebrities

Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has reprimanded individuals who use the word “old” to describe celebrities who have only attained a certain age.

The actress said in a post on her Instagram page on Tuesday that being old is a privilege and should not attract unnecessary insult.

She urged trolls to desist from using the word “old” if they want to make something worthwhile of themselves.

A troll is a person who starts flame wars or intentionally upsets people on the Internet

Abubakar concluded the post with a middle finger to drive home her points.

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She wrote: “Stop thinking and calling people old. It’s an insult

“It means you don’t want to live long.

“It is a privilege. Don’t play God.

“If you respect your mum and sisters, you will never call them old.”

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