It’s official, former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has officially become a British citizen.

The reality TV star announced this on Instagram, adding that she almost ‘swallowed her tongue’ while singing the British national anthem.

“I’m officially a British citizen ? Although I was born here I was never entitled because my mother is Nigerian, one yeye law they passed bk then. Anyway I finally decided to close my eyes and go through the citizenship process it was tough oo but I sailed through the exams. Before!! Me wey get better brain,

“Just grateful my mum didn’t abandon us in Nigeria years bk when my dad passed. She fought in a foreign country with five children. Today I sang the British National Anthem. I almost swallowed my tongue ?. I’m British oooo by law.”

Since participating in the Big Brother show, Uriel has channelled the fame given to her through the platform in setting up a cuisine business.