The Ugandan socialite says she is not ready to leave the spotlight to younger women and admits maintaining her appearance has come with physical challenges.
Socialite and businesswoman Bad Black has opened up about the pressure mature women face to keep up with younger women, admitting that age is catching up but insisting she is not ready to step away from the spotlight.
Speaking on Galaxy FM, the Ugandan socialite, who is in her mid-30s, said she sees herself competing with women in their 20s and wants to prove that older women can still command the same space.
“Age is catching up but we are competing with young children. I won’t accept to grow old. We are now competing with girls who are 20. We need to show them that we can be in their space.”
Bad Black Opens Up About Pressure to Stay Young
Bad Black is currently on a media tour promoting her upcoming Beyond The Scars event, but she also used the platform to discuss the pressures that come with maintaining her image.
The socialite revealed that some of the body changes and procedures she has undergone are partly connected to her desire to remain competitive in an entertainment and social scene increasingly dominated by younger women.
She also acknowledged that her relationship has contributed to the pressure.
According to Bad Black, her partner is younger than her, and she does not want younger women to have an opportunity to attract his attention.
‘Life Hasn’t Been Easy’
The socialite also gave an update on her recovery, revealing that the procedures she has undergone have taken a physical toll.
She said the past month has been particularly difficult and that she still has approximately two weeks before she expects to be able to sit properly again.
“Life hasn’t been easy for the previous one month since I was under medical procedures, but now I’m remaining with two weeks to be able to sit properly.”
Despite the challenges, Bad Black remains determined to maintain her position in the spotlight.
Her comments offer a candid glimpse into the pressures surrounding beauty, age and competition in Uganda’s celebrity scene, particularly for women who feel compelled to maintain a youthful image while navigating an industry where younger personalities are constantly emerging.
For Bad Black, however, stepping aside does not appear to be an option yet.