Flags up at the relationship racetrack! We talk a lot about relationship red flags and green flags, but what are the girlies saying about beige flags?
You’re probably asking, “What even is a beige flag?” Well, it’s your partner’s mildly annoying or baffling habit that’s still kind of cute. They’re not deal breakers, but you need your partner to do better ASAP.
Now that we’re clear what this flag means, here are a few these Nigerian women have noticed in their partners.
Bolu*
Eating Semo. I mean where is the self love here?
Demi*
Being so unbothered that he doesn’t ask for details when receiving info. For example:
“Him: K and A broke up.
Me: Why?
Him: Idk, I didn’t ask.”
Fola*
Naming everything. Like giving their guitar, bicycle and car human names, and then they go, “I’m taking Amelia out for a ride” mid convo. Okay, you cute weirdo.
Aisha*
Snoring. It’s not a red flag, but why can’t you breathe in silent mode when you sleep?
Anita*
Not dressing up. Not that he has to be in suits and ties, but just not putting any effort into his looks.
Ayo*
Chewing loudly with their mouth open.
Zel*
Having long hair. There’s only space for one Rapunzel in this relationship.
Rita*
Men who pee and don’t clean the seat.
Chima*
A man who lacks awareness of his surroundings. Like if he’s on his phone while walking and ends up falling into a gutter.
Yemi*
When they press toothpaste from the middle.
Molawa*
Wearing trad/senator for every occasion. Is it every time? Please show some diversity.
Dera*
If he’s always wearing sunglasses. You’re neither a criminal nor a celebrity please remove it so you can see the road.
Which beige flags do you agree with? Do any of these qualify for your red flag criteria? Let us know your own beige flag, leave your comment here or on our X and Instagram pages!
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As a child, Deji* watched friends and family turn his generous dad down when he fell on hard times. It changed the way he saw life.
Now, at 32, he opens up about how he’s working to break free from a scarcity mentality and accept the idea of sharing his resources.
As told to Adeyinka
We weren’t the wealthiest family in our neighbourhood, but everyone knew us for my parents’ parties.
Every little milestone was a reason to invite family and friends for a “small get-together.” Our neighbours could always count on us for at least one free meal every month.
But, things took a turn after my dad lost his banking job in 2002. He was among the workers laid off when Savannah Bank lost its licence. Our finances took a serious hit. It all felt so sudden, that I found myself wondering if my dad had even saved while he was employed. But I was too young to ask.
The parties were the first thing to go, and the way we ate followed–. My brother and I had to share a single piece of meat, and a sachet of milk was suddenly considered too much for one person to use. The private secondary school my parents always wanted for us also became an impossibility because they could no longer afford it. My mum was a civil servant, but her income was nowhere near my dad’s former salary.
Soon, the number of visitors to our house started to trickle down. Relatives who once showed up regularly for a good meal and a transport token stopped coming. Next, the non-stop phone calls my dad used to get reduced significantly.
After struggling and failing to find another job, my dad decided to start a business. He needed financial assistance to bump up what he had saved but when he called on friends and family who’d benefited from him to help out, they all suddenly “had one project to finish” or said “things were too tough.” I watched his spirit break in real time as he tried to make excuses for people he’d once prioritised over his family.
Seeing my dad go through that broke something in me.
In boarding school, I earned the nickname “akagum”—a slang for stingy people. I was unrepentantly stingy. The thought of sharing anything I’d worked to get was unbearable. If I’d gone through trouble to earn something, I felt no one else deserved it. My logic was simple: “Why should anyone who didn’t struggle with me get to share in the rewards?”
One time in SS2, I spent hours in a queue fetching water, only to have people who’d been lounging indoors all day ask me for some. I spat in the bucket and refused. They hurled insults at me nonstop, and I think I cried myself to sleep that night. I woke up the next day and carried on as usual; nothing changed.
It wasn’t until university that I started to see the consequences of my actions. Uni was harder than secondary school, and I soon realised I couldn’t navigate it alone. There were so many confusing processes, and I found myself needing help from others, something I wasn’t so keen on. I didn’t want anyone to feel entitled to ask me for anything in return.
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It worked for a while—until it didn’t.
As I started to form friendships, people got comfortable enough to ask me for things. You know, the sort of petty requests you’d ask of a friend, a course mate or a hostel mate. “Ade, can I borrow your course material?” or “What did you cook? Can I have some?” My default answer was always no. Sometimes, I’d reconsider, but I had to say no first; it somehow satisfied me.
If my friends noticed this trait about me, they never called me out. Instead, they adjusted, and soon, I was the one getting a lot of “I don’t have” and “No.” At first, I didn’t mind. It meant I didn’t have to feel bad for turning them down.
However, it took an incident during our final exams for them to finally confront me. A good friend, who was my seat partner, needed a pen. I had three spread out on my desk, but I didn’t respond when he called me. In my head, I thought, “What if my pen stops working next?” After the exam, my friends gave me a good tongue-lashing. I think we actually got into a heated exchange. I argued that the invigilator could have caught me if I had been seen talking. Before we parted ways, one of them said, “This attitude will drive people away from you,” and he was right.
The real impact of those words hit me during NYSC. I’d just started dating my first girlfriend, who always bought me thoughtful gifts—shirts, colognes, food — despite our 28k allowance. Honestly, I wasn’t comfortable accepting them because I knew it meant reciprocating, which I wasn’t ready for. I couldn’t justify the expense, especially since I was saving for post-NYSC life.
I was a good boyfriend in other ways, but it wasn’t enough for her. She frequently complained that I didn’t honour her love language of giving and receiving gifts, and I guess the last straw was when I refused to cover her friends’ meals at her birthday dinner, even though I could afford it.
After we broke up, I didn’t date for about two years and was upfront with prospects. During the getting-to-know-each-other phase, I’d say point blank, “I’m not a cheerful giver,” and sure as hell, the budding romance would die a natural death. Although, there was one person who seemed okay with it until it became an issue. She came over after work one day, and I only made food for myself, knowing she hadn’t eaten. My excuse? She hadn’t told me she was coming. We went our separate ways some weeks later.
My friends, they don’t even bother anymore. They’ve all marked me as the one friend who shows up empty-handed, who visits with no food of his own, and whose answer to requests is almost always no. I’ve lost some, and the ones who’ve stayed occasionally threaten to leave.
Over the years, I’ve realised that this is a trauma response to watching my dad’s struggle. It’s made me live with a scarcity mentality that doesn’t let me enjoy my own resources. As much as I’m stingy with others, I also tend to deprive myself, even though I have a good income and a decent savings cushion.
I’m working to get better. I’m teaching myself to say yes more often and be more generous. I’ll admit, Nigeria’s economic situation doesn’t make it easy—the word “no” still feels like it’s always on the tip of my tongue.
Want to make your brother feel extra special on his big day? Whether he’s your partner-in-crime or the annoying last born who gets all the attention from your parents, we’ve got you covered with a list of happy birthday wishes for a brother that’ll make them weak in the knees.
Let’s get into it.
Happy birthday wishes for your older brother
Whether he’s your protector, silent supporter or the guy who always finishes your leftovers, your big bro deserves his flowers. These birthday wishes for a brother will help you remind him how much he means to you, even if you still argue over the remote.
Happy birthday to the coolest older brother a guy could ask for. You’ve always been my role model and my biggest supporter. Love you, bro!”
Odogwu! As you add another year, may you finally stop reminding me of all the favours I owe you. I dey for you, sha. Happy birthday.
As you add another year today, I pray God continues to bless and guide you, making each step you take lead you to greatness. Have a blessed birthday, big bro.
Happy birthday, big bro. I know you’re getting older, but don’t worry—I’m still here to make you feel young and cool. For now, at least.
Happy birthday, big bro! Thanks for all the times you covered for me, taught me things, and gave me the best advice — when you weren’t teasing me. You’re my hero, and I’m lucky to have you in my corner.
Happy birthday to the brother who set all the rules and then taught me how to break them. May you keep getting wiser… and hopefully, a little softer on me.
To my older brother, the man who’s always got my back. Happy birthday! I’m so grateful for your love and guidance.”
Happy birthday to the OG of the family! May your new year be full of big wins, and may you keep blessing us with your wisdom and funny takes on life. Love you, bro.
Wishing you an incredible year ahead, big bro. Keep reaching for the stars — there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday, boss man. From watching you hustle to seeing you win, you’re my role model. May you keep climbing to higher places, and may God crown your efforts with success.
Happy birthday, big bro. I don’t say it enough, but I’ve always looked up to you. Watching you carry so many responsibilities while still making space for the people you love is nothing short of heroic. I pray this year brings rest, reward and restoration.
You’ve always been the one to figure things out first — even when it cost you peace. This birthday, I hope you finally get to choose ease. You’ve earned every good thing coming your way.
Life hasn’t always been kind to you, but you’ve shown what it means to keep moving. You’ve taught me that strength isn’t loud — it’s in the way you continue to show up even when nobody’s clapping. Keep going. Your next chapter is about joy.
I know you don’t always ask for help, but I hope this new age sends you people who pour into you the same way you pour into others. You don’t have to do life alone. You deserve to be cared for, too.
If no one has told you lately, you’re doing great. It may not look like success on social media, but your quiet consistency has laid a solid foundation. Happy birthday, and may this year take you farther than you’ve ever imagined.
You’ve always been my protector, my example, and sometimes my second dad. Happy birthday, bro. You mean more than you know.
You walked so I could run. Thank you for the sacrifices you never speak about. I see you. Happy birthday.
Here’s to the brother who taught me how to fight back and stand tall. May life keep being kind to you.
You age like fine wine — only cooler and louder. Have an amazing year, big bro.
I’ve always looked up to you, even when you were being annoying. Happy birthday, OG.
You’ve been my safe space for as long as I can remember. Here’s to more life, more peace, more money.
Thanks for all the unsolicited advice and surprisingly accurate predictions. Happy birthday, wise one.
I hope this year brings you every good thing you’ve prayed for others. Happy birthday, big man.
From stealing my meat to giving me solid life tips — I wouldn’t trade you for anything. Happy birthday, bro.
There’s no bond like that of a twin — same birthday, same childhood chaos, same unspoken connection. If you’re looking for birthday wishes for a twin brother that capture the magic and madness of being born with your best friend, start here.
Happy birthday to my twin! We’ve been through everything together, from childhood adventures to adult challenges. I’m lucky to have you as my best friend and brother.
Cheers to another year of making moves together. May we both achieve our dreams and keep lifting each other. Na you I sabi pass for this life.
Happy birthday, my twin. You’ll always be my favourite accidental roommate. Here’s to more shared laughs and questionable choices.
Happy Birthday, my twin and day-one best friend. We may have our differences, but there’s no one I’d rather share this special bond with. Let’s keep making memories together.
To my twin, the other half of my soul. Happy birthday! Here’s to another year of shared memories and inside jokes.
Happy birthday, my twinny. God really duplicated his finest creation twice in one day. May we keep sharing great vibes, bants, and the good things of this world.
To my twin, my forever partner-in-crime, and the other half of all my crazy plans—Happy birthday. Here’s to another year of having each other’s backs. Cheers, twin.
Happy birthday to the one who knows me best (literally!). We’ve been through everything together, and I wouldn’t trade you for anyone. Let’s make this year unforgettable.
Happy birthday to my twin, my bestie, my competition, and my best backup plan. Just remember, I’m the cooler one. Enjoy your day.
Happy birthday to my twin and partner in everything! I pray for good health, success, and that every path you take leads you to amazing things. God bless you always.
Happy birthday to the person who shared the womb, the room and half of my childhood drama. Life wouldn’t be the same without you.
We’ve been through everything together, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Cheers to us.
I don’t need to make wishes. You already feel like one come true. Happy birthday, twin.
Being your twin means constant comparison, but I wouldn’t trade our connection for anything.
Happy birthday to the only person who truly gets me — sometimes without words.
You annoy me more than anyone, but also show up more than anyone. Twin life is wild. I’m grateful.
It’s your birthday, which also means I’m celebrating myself. Happy birthday to the better half — me. JK. Kind of.
Happy birthday, twin. You and I may share a birthday, but your journey is your own — and you’ve handled it with so much strength. I see your effort. I see your growth. I see the parts of you you’re still figuring out. And I’m proud of all of it.
Sharing life with you has been one of the greatest gifts. But even though we’re twins, I hope you never feel pressured to be the same. You are your own person with your own story, and you’re writing it beautifully.
You’ve had your fair share of battles, but you’ve never let any of them break you. This new year, I hope you heal, laugh harder, love deeper, and finally believe that you’re enough — just as you are.
Growing up with you taught me how strong quiet resilience can be. You’ve carried pain with silence and celebrated others with loud joy. May this new year return all that kindness to you tenfold.
We may share DNA, but you’ve taught me how different strength can look in two people. You’ve carried your story like a survivor, and I pray this next chapter is full of soft wins and loud joy.
May this new year bring us both ease, laughter and shared wins. Happy birthday, wombmate.
No matter where life takes us, we’ll always have the same origin story. Love you always.
Same DNA, different destinies — but always connected. Happy birthday, twin flame.
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Younger brothers have a special talent for being both adorable and annoying. But deep down, you know you wouldn’t trade him for anything. These birthday wishes for a brother will help you show love while still maintaining that sibling energy.
Happy birthday, kiddo. I’m proud of the person you’re becoming and can’t wait to see what you do next. You’ll always have a big fan in me.
Today, I celebrate not just your birth, but the amazing person you’re becoming. Keep aiming for greatness, bro. The world is yours to conquer.
To my not-so-little brother anymore—Happy birthday! You’re growing up way too fast, but I’ll always be here to watch out for you and cheer you on. Here’s to your best year yet.
Happy birthday, baby bro! I’d offer to let you win at something today, but I know you wouldn’t believe me. Hope your day’s amazing!
On this special day, I pray that God’s favour surrounds you, guiding you towards your destiny and filling your life with peace. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday to my little bro who’s growing up so fast! Remember, the sky is only the beginning—keep reaching higher. Proud of you always.
Happy birthday to the best little brother in the world. Hope your year is filled with everything you love. Keep being you, never stop.
To my super amazing younger brother, the one who always keeps me on my toes. Happy birthday. I can’t wait to see what you do next in this phase. I wish you the best life’s got to offer.
Happy birthday, young blood. May you grow into a man of purpose, one who makes our family proud. The sky is only the beginning. Shine on.
My little bros, happy birthday o! May God lift you higher than your wildest dreams, and may you receive all the blessings that turn boys into men.
Happy birthday to the one person who can make me laugh and roll my eyes in the same minute. Keep being your chaotic self — the world isn’t ready.
You’re growing into the kind of man I’m proud to know — even if you still forget to rinse your plate. Big love to you, lil bro.
Another year older, but still not taller than me. Happy birthday, baby bro.
May this new year bring you clarity, confidence and way more money. You deserve everything good.
Watching you grow has been my favourite thing. But if you ever beat me at FIFA again, we’re done.
You’re the reason the house hasn’t been boring for years. Happy birthday, our in-house comedian.
Being your sibling is 30% fighting, 70% bragging rights. You’re really doing this life thing well. Proud of you.
Hope this year blesses you with soft life, smart decisions and zero heartbreak. Happy birthday, champ.
I may not always say it, but I love you deeply — even when you eat my leftovers. Happy birthday.
You’ve come such a long way from the crying toddler who followed me around. Now you’re a man. Happy birthday, kiddo.
Happy birthday, little bro. It’s wild watching you grow into a man with vision, purpose and drive. I know life sometimes tries to dim your light, but don’t let it. You were made for more, and I hope this year reminds you of that every single day.
I see how hard you’re trying — even when no one says it out loud. I want you to know I’m proud of you. Not for being perfect, but for showing up and trying, again and again. May this new year be your softest and strongest one yet.
Being the younger sibling isn’t easy. Everyone has expectations of you before you’ve even figured yourself out. But you’ve handled it all with more grace than most adults I know. Keep going. You’re becoming the man you’re meant to be.
You’re at a stage where the world expects you to have it all figured out, but don’t let that pressure steal your peace. Take your time. Explore. Fail. Grow. There’s no deadline for becoming your best self. Happy birthday, champ.
May this year bring you the kind of wins that silence doubt — not just from others, but from yourself. I hope you see how capable, brilliant and deserving you are. You don’t have to be loud to take up space.
Sometimes, the best gift you can give your brother is a heartfelt prayer. Whether he’s older, younger, or your twin, these birthday prayers for your brother are perfect for speaking blessings, good fortune and peace into his new year.
On your birthday, I make du’a that Allah (SWT) continues to bless your journey with barakah and light. May He increase you in taqwa, protect your path from harm and guide you with clarity and ease.
May Allah grant you rizq that is pure, halal and overflowing. I pray that He grants you the patience to weather storms and the strength to rise above every difficulty. This new age, may your heart be content and your steps divinely guided.
Ya Allah, cover my brother in your mercy this year. Where there’s confusion, send answers. Where there’s pain, send healing. Where there’s fear, send peace. May his birthday mark the beginning of a better, softer chapter.
May this birthday bring you closer to Allah, and further from what doesn’t serve your soul. I pray for sabr, tawakkul, and protection against the seen and unseen. May the angels never leave your side.
I pray Allah keeps you rooted in deen, surrounded by goodness and guided by light. May every dua in your heart be answered, and may this new age be the one where you find ease in every area of your life.
May God grant you peace that surpasses understanding and strength that never runs out. Happy birthday.
I pray this year opens new doors and closes every chapter that no longer serves you.
May you grow in wisdom, walk in purpose and glow with grace. Happy birthday, brother.
May every silent prayer in your heart receive loud answers this year.
I pray that your journey will be covered in favour, and you’ll find joy in places you never expected.
May your birthday mark the beginning of your softest, happiest chapter yet.
May you never lack the love you freely give others. Happy birthday, big heart.
May blessings follow you, peace fill you, and strength carry you every single day.
As you grow older, may your fears shrink, and your dreams grow even bigger.
May this new age come with peace of mind, divine protection and enough money to spoil yourself well.
May the God who sees the deepest parts of your heart pour out His peace upon you this year. I pray for divine favour in every corner of your life — work, health, relationships and dreams. Where there’s been delay, may acceleration come. And where there’s been silence, may you hear clearly from Him.
On your birthday, I commit you into God’s hands. May He order your steps, shield you from harm, and bless your obedience. I pray that every closed door in your life opens in God’s perfect time — and when it does, it’ll be more than you imagined.
I pray this new age is the beginning of restoration and clarity. That the God who knows your struggles silently fights your battles and brings you to a place of rest. You will not lack peace, direction or provision. Happy birthday, and may God’s presence never leave you.
May your life reflect God’s glory this year. May your name open the right doors, and your heart remain aligned with heaven. You are not alone — and this year, may God prove it to you in ways that leave you in awe.
May the God of grace rewrite every part of your story that’s been heavy. May He fill your mouth with laughter and your hands with testimony. This birthday, I speak favour, long life, and spiritual strength into your path.
We know that finding the perfect birthday wish for your sister before the birthday billing hits isn’t always easy, especially for those who aren’t exactly Shakespeare. To help you out, we’ve put together these heartfelt happy birthday wishes for your sister — so you can celebrate her in the best way possible.
Let’s get into it.
Best birthday wishes for your sister
These are the best birthday wishes for your sister to celebrate the deep bond you share. Make her special day extra special with warm, honest wishes that remind her how cherished she is.
Happy birthday, my sweet! Having you as my sister is one of the greatest blessings of my life. I hope this birthday opens new doors of joy, peace and unforgettable joys for you.
You’ve always been my safe place, my loudest cheerleader and my first best friend. Happy birthday, sis. May this year reward you with all the love in the world.
On your special day, I’m reminded how lucky I am to grow up with someone as kind and inspiring as you. Wishing you a birthday filled with clarity, laughter and success.
No matter where life takes us, you remain the constant light in my story. Happy birthday, sis. May all your dreams come true.
To the sister who makes every ordinary day feel magical, I pray this year brings you effortless joy, answered prayers and divine favour. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to the woman who taught me the meaning of strength, style and grace. May your life continue to unfold beautifully.
Your presence in my life is proof that God still works miracles. I wish you a birthday full of pure love and unexpected blessings.
Not everyone gets to call their sister their greatest gift, but I do! Today, I celebrate you and all the amazing things you have done for our family. Happy birthday, sis.
From childhood memories to adult wahala, you’ve been my anchor through it all. I can’t imagine a world where I don’t have you in my corner. Have a birthday as beautiful and rare as you are.
There’s a rare kind of warmth that only you bring into a room. My world is transformed because you’re in it. Happy birthday, my sister. May your cup of happiness always overflow.
Happy birthday, my bestie from the same mother! Growing up with you gave me the best friend for life, and I still thank God for you every day. I wish you a birthday filled with happiness and excitement.
Happy birthday, sis. You carry love so effortlessly, and it spills into everyone around you. May your kindness return to you in overflowing measures on this new age.
If I had to choose a sister a thousand times, I’d still pick you. May your birthday be the first page of your most beautiful year yet. Happy birthday to the best sister ever.
Happy birthday to my favourite baby sis ever, may your joy never dim and your light keep shining. Wishing you the best of the year.
Your strength inspires me daily, but it’s your heart I cherish most. Happy birthday to the purest soul I know.
Your laughter has been my favourite sound since childhood, and I never tire of hearing it. I pray this new year brings you even more reasons to be joyous. Happy birthday sis, keep shining.
Happy birthday to my truest friend and lifelong blessing. You are proof that gentle people can still be powerful. Each time you walk into a room, your grace speaks for itself.
May this new year of your life be filled with divine direction, genuine friendships and opportunities beyond your imagination. Happy birthday, big sis.
You’ve loved me at my best and at my worst, and that is a gift I’ll never take for granted. Happy birthday to my safest space in the world.
Even when life gets noisy, your presence is my calm. Happy birthday, babe. May the peace you share with me follow you everywhere you go.
Happy birthday, sis. You have a light that doesn’t dim even in the darkest seasons. I pray this birthday opens doors to joy that never ends for you.
No matter how old we get, you’ll always be the one who makes everything feel like home. Happy birthday, sis.
Your resilience humbles me and your heart inspires me. I couldn’t have asked for a better sister. Wishing you a birthday filled with victories and sweet surprises.
Every version of you has been beautiful, but I know your best is yet to come. Happy birthday and welcome to your most glorious year.
I pray your new year is gentle, fulfilling and filled with unexpected joy. Happy birthday to my one-in-a-million sister.
Happy birthday, sis. Thank you for all the times you have been a sister, a friend, and sometimes even a second mother. Have a magical birthday.
I’m grateful that I get to witness the woman you’re becoming, powerful yet soft, bold and kind. Happy birthday, sis.
There’s no version of my life that makes sense without you in it. I’m so happy to be doing life with you. Happy birthday, keep glowing effortlessly.
I pray you never have to chase the love that’s meant for you. May it find you easily and stay. Happy birthday, sister.
I know it’s your birthday, but you are the greatest gift God gave to our family. I wish you a future filled with love, laughter, and ease.
To the sister who has made my life endlessly richer, I love you more than words can hold. Happy birthday, I’m wishing you the best fo the day now and always.
These simple birthday wishes for your sister are for moments when you want to keep it warm, sincere and uncomplicated. Send these to your sister to make her smile on her birthday.
Happy birthday, sis. I wish you a peaceful year filled with success and beautiful surprises.
Happy birthday, my sweet sister. I am so proud of how far you have come. Have an amazing day.
Happy birthday! I pray this year brings you clarity, growth, and ease in all you do.
Happy birthday, sis. I hope your heart feels light and wonderful things happen to make your day feel even more special.
Wishing you a birthday filled with happiness and genuine warmth.Happy birthday, sis.
May your new year be soft, and kind to you. Wishing you a happy birthday, dear sister.
Happy birthday, may the universe align in your favour today and always.
Happy birthday, sis, have a wonderful one! I’m so grateful to have you as my sister. I thank God every day.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a beautiful birthday filled with ease, love and warmth.
Happy birthday! May your path in this new age be lined with grace and good news. May happiness always be within arm’s reach. Have a great day.
Happy birthday, sis. Today, I simply pray that life is gentle with you. I pray that all your goals are achieved with ease.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a calm, joyful birthday full of happiness.
Happy birthday, sis. May the coming year unfold beautifully for you. All your dreams will come true.
Happy birthday, dear sister. I pray that everything you desire finds its way to you with ease. Wishing you a birthday filled with laughter, love and light.
May your day be peaceful, and your heart be full. I wish you a joy that lasts all year. Happy birthday, sis.
Happy birthday, sis! I pray this year brings answers, breakthroughs and the miracles you’ve been waiting on.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a beautiful birthday filled with true happiness and enough excitement to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Happy birthday, sis. Welcome to your best year yet. Amazing things are going to happen for you this year!
Happy birthday, sis. I pray joy settles into your life effortlessly this year. Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, laughter and love.
May this birthday bring you renewed strength and new beginnings. Happy birthday, sis.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a wonderful day and a joyful year ahead. All that is good is racing to your side this new age.
Happy birthday, sister. May your life be another reason for us to gather and celebrate the grace of God.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a warm, beautiful birthday just like your heart. You are the best of this family.
Happy birthday, darling. May your life continue to bloom in the most beautiful ways. Remember, I’m always rooting for you.
May peace, love and favour follow you always, no matter where you go or who you’re with. Happy birthday, sister.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a birthday that feels calm, amazing and meaningful.
Happy birthday, sis. I hope today reminds you of how loved and cherished you are.
Happy birthday, sis. May your life be full of answered prayers and happy surprises.
Happy birthday, dear. I pray joy finds you today and never leaves. Wishing you an unforgettable birthday, sister.
Happy birthday. Thank you for being a steady light in my life. May today leave you smiling and fulfilled.
Happy birthday, my lovely sister. May this new year be kind, rewarding and filled with love.
These birthday wishes for your sister will almost crack her ribs with laughter as you celebrate her special day.
Happy birthday, sis. Thank you and your wardrobe for being my number one place to shop for free. I love you forever.
Another year older and still the best at stealing my clothes. Happy birthday, sha, don’t let me see your hand in my closet today.
Happy birthday to my sister who refuses to act her age. Thankfully, that’s exactly why I love you. Have a lovely one today, bae!
Congrats on surviving another year of my nonsense, you’re legendary. Happy birthday, sister.
Cheers to my fave sister who’s slightly older, not wiser, but definitely more fabulous. Happy birthday.
To my favourite partner in crime, happy birthday. Keep planning the mischief, I’ll handle the cover-up.
Happy birthday, sis. Please pay the ransom to my bank account if you don’t want me to post the embarrassing photos in my arsenal. Enjoy the day!
To the sister who borrows my clothes and never returns them: happy birthday, you can keep one item only.
Happy birthday, remember, age is just a number. In your case, it’s a really big one. Kidding, I love you.
Congrats on being born a really long time ago. You’re a star! Happy birthday, sis.
Happy birthday, sister. By the power vested in me by the council of sisterhood you have my official permission to act like a diva all day.
Happy birthday babe. I’d say you’re like fine wine, but you’re more like the 5alive because your drip is too cold. Have a great day!
Happy birthday, you lovable troublemaker. May this year give you the most belly aching laughter you have ever experienced.
Congratulations on reaching the age where your back makes noise when you stand up. But don’t worry, that was your body applauding. Happy birthday, hot cake.
Congrats on another year of being my unpaid life coach. Happy birthday and thanks for the free advice!
You age like a legend, and by legend I mean ancient mythical creature with a great sense of humour. Happy birthday, I love you.
To my sister who is turning 21 for the fifth time, I admire your commitment to denial. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday, if anyone asks your age, tell them you’re at the perfect level of experience.
Happy birthday, baby sis. God go make you bigger.
Happy birthday star girl, I just ordered you a new back online, they’ll bring it to your house soon.
These birthday wishes for your sister-in-law are warm, respectful, and filled with genuine affection, suitable for both close and newer relationships.
Happy birthday, sis. I’m grateful that life brought you into our family. You’re a true blessing and a wonderful sister-in-law. God bless you.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a beautiful birthday filled with peace, love and all the small joys you deserve.
Happy birthday, thank you for caring for my brother and for being the kind, patient person you are. We’re so happy you’re part of our family.
To my wonderful sister-in-law, happy birthday! May your year ahead be rewarding and full of happy surprises.
Happy birthday, sis! Your kindness has made our family stronger and warmer. We celebrate you today.
Wishing you a birthday that’s as lovely and gracious as you are.Happy birthday, darling sis.
Happy birthday, I’m grateful for your presence in our lives and for the joy you bring to family gatherings.
To a sister-in-law who has become a true friend, happy birthday and thank you for being amazing.
Happy birthday, sister mi. May all your days be full of adventure and laughter.
Wishing you a year of success, strong health and unshakeable joy. Happy birthday, my sis.
Happy birthday, sis. Our family is better with you in it, and I celebrate the gift of your presence with us today. Have an amazing birthday.
To my sister-in-law, Happy birthday! May God bless your coming year with favour and beautiful memories.
Wishing you a birthday full of laughter, cherished moments and lovely memories.
Happy birthday, sis. Thank you for being a part of our family. Your presence makes celebrations sweeter and everyday life brighter.
To a wonderful sister-in-law: may this year bring joy, peace and many reasons to smile. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday, sis. I admire your strength, your heart and your ability to make others feel at home. May this year bring the best of its success and lay them at your feet.
Happy birthday. I appreciate the warmth you bring to our family and the kindness you show. May God bless everything you touch this year.
To my lovely sister-in-law, may your path be clear and your heart be light this year. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday. I hope today reminds you of how valued and important you are to us. Wishing you a day full of love and laughter.
Wishing you abundant grace and ever-increasing happiness in your new year of life. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday! Thank you for being patient, thoughtful and so wonderfully present. We are so blessed to have you.
Happy birthday, I’m thankful for the way you enrich our family with love and care.
Wishing you a birthday that sets the tone for a year of fulfilment and calm — happy birthday.
Happy birthday, may the coming months reward your hard work and soothe your soul.
To my sister-in-law: you are a beautiful addition to our story — happy birthday and thank you for being in it.
Happy birthday, may your relationships blossom and your purpose become clearer this year.
Wishing you peace, success and delightful surprises all year. Happy birthday, sis.
Happy birthday, may you continue be surrounded by people who love and value you exactly as you are. I know I do.
To my sister-in-law, your character shines brighter than any firework. I’m so happy to know you. Have a wonderful birthday.
Happy birthday. May your home be filled with laughter and your heart be filled to bursting with joy.
Wishing you strength for new challenges and rest for any weary seasons. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday, thank you for the care you show and the joy you bring into our lives. I am forever grateful.
To my sister-in-law, I admire your grace and the way you make space for others. A heart as lovely as yours deserves the best birthday. Have a wonderful one.
Happy birthday, sis. May your year be full of treasured moments and victories.
Happy birthday, sis. Wishing you a birthday that feels like a warm hug from everyone who loves you.
Happy birthday, sis. May you always feel seen, supported and celebrated in every season.
To my darling sister-in-law, I’m grateful for you and excited to see all the good things coming your way. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday to the woman who has become like a sister to me. I cherish everyday we have shared together and I wish you the best birthday ever.
Happy birthday to my favourite sibling! May your joy never run out and may you always have a reason to laugh this new age.
Looking for the best birthday wishes for your little sister? Do you want your younger sister to proudly post a screenshot of your birthday message on her IG story with the caption, “OMG, I have the best big brother/big sister in the world!”? Look no further — we snooped into the minds of younger sisters all over Nigeria and gathered their favourite birthday messages to inspire yours.
“I’m the last of four kids, and I love the attention I get on my birthday,” says Yemisi, 27. ”My siblings always make sure to send me the most wonderful wishes.”
So, before your younger sister bills you into the red, make sure you drop a cute birthday wish that will keep her smiling all day like the ones here:
Happy birthday, baby sis! I can’t believe it wasn’t just yesterday that they brought you home from the hospital. Now, you’ve grown so much, and we’re all so proud of you. Have a lovely birthday!
You’re growing up to be the wisest, funniest and most gorgeous of all of us (most of the time); I’m wishing you the best on your birthday sis!
Happy birthday to the best baby sister a person could ask for! Wishing you prosperity, growth and no shege this year!
Congratulations on turning a year older! May you continue to grow in age, wisdom and grace, Happy birthday, sis.
Special birthday wishes to my favourite troublemaker, confidant and friends from the womb! Have an amazing birthday.
Happy birthday, little sis. Yes, little! No matter how old you get, you will always be my precious little sister. Have an amazing day.
Happy birthday, sis! Tall, smart and beautiful. Na me you resemble. Wishing you good health, longer life and great happiness.
Happy birthday, my dearest baby sister Wishing you the very best in life with good health and prosperity.
Happy birthday to my favourite clothes fapper. You are very loved and I can’t wait to bear witness to all the amazing things you do when you grow older.
Happiest birthday to my sweet little sis! I’m wishing you a day filled with all the things you love.
Happiest birthday wishes to the light of our family. Wishing you a birthday as bright as your smile.
Happy birthday, my sweet little baby! I can’t believe you’re 18 now! Praying for more wisdom, more grace and more beauty for you. Enjoy your day.
Happy birthday to my baby sister! Thanks for raising my blood pressure and keeping me young at heart. I love you so much.
Happy birthday to the light of my life. Growing together with you has been a joy, and I hope you have the best day ever today.
Happy cake day, baby girl. Everything about you — even the annoying parts! — makes me so happy. We are so proud of you. Keep being the amazing person you are.
I know you didn’t choose it, but I still want to thank you for being my little sister. I’m so grateful for your friendship and all the crazy times we’ve shared together. Cheers to many more years of us. Have a great birthday.
The big day is finally here! Happy birthday to the most troublesome lastborn. I wouldn’t trade you for anything in the world.
Happy birthday, little sis. I pray that everything you desire comes to you easily this new year.
Happy birthday to the one who always keeps me on my toes. I love you to the moon and back.
I wish you the best on your special day, baby of the house. Thank you for all the joy you bring to us. I hope your day is filled with joy.
Happy birthday, my star, if I had a kobo for every time you annoyed me, I’d be richer than Dangote by now. Never change who you are, I love you so much.
These birthday wishes for your older sister is going to make sure your birthday message is a cut above the rest.
Tiolu, 20, says, “Being an older sister is a big responsibility, but when I see the thoughtful messages my siblings send, it reminds me that it’s all worth it.”
Take some time to appreciate your older sister, and she’s sure to answer you at least 2% faster the next time you bill her. Let some of the messages below inspire you:
Happy birthday, big sis. I appreciate all that you do for us and I wish you the best this year has to offer in work, in love and life.
On this special day, I’m wishing you happiness that warms your belly and puts a permanent smile on your face.
It’s your birthday, but you are the greatest gift to our family. Happy birthday, sis! We’re so proud of you and all you have achieved, and we can’t wait to see what else you do.
Happy birthday, big sis! Here’s to another year of making the impossible look easy!
There are beautiful girls all over the world, but you take the cake! Happy birthday, sis!
Happy birthday to the strongest woman I know. Someone who I look up to. Someone who has been through so much but still keeps her head held high. Someone who never folds under pressure. I am wishing you the absolute best today.
Happy birthday, sis! Welcome to the ‘Old People’s Club’ ,You’re officially a member! I’m kidding, there are few spirits as youthful as yours. I love you so much, and I’m wishing you the best of the day.
Happy birthday to my partner in crime! Remember, age isn’t just a number; it’s a celebration of how far you’ve come. I am so proud of you.
Happy birthday to my first role model and forever big sis! Thanks for always guiding me. Love you!
To my amazing older sister, Happy birthday! You’ve always been my protector and my inspiration.
Happy birthday, big sis! You’re not just my sister, you’re my superhero. Thanks for always having my back. I love you forever.
Happy birthday to the best sister a girl could ever ask for. Thank you for being such a great example to me and our siblings. May God continue to bless you.
Happy birthday, sis! There’s no person I know more deserving of joy and ease. May God bless you for us.
Wishing a Happy birthday to the most resilient woman I know. You are the definition of strength and grace to me. I hope you have the best day ever.
Happy birthday, my sis! May god continue to bless the works of your hand as you continue to make everyone proud. Love you.
Congratulations on your new age, sis. I couldn’t have asked for a better egbon. Thank you for always being there for me when I need you.
Happy birthday to the best older sister in the world. I pray that your happiness continues to increase.
Happy birthday to my first and best role model. Thank you for being the one I can run to when I need a listening ear.
Congratulations on another trip around the sun! I’m grateful for you every day and I wish for nothing but the best for you in this new age.
If you’re one of the lucky people who were born with their best friend, this is the perfect article to help you try to squeeze all those years of togetherness into heartfelt birthday wishes for your twin sister.
“I love my sister so much; there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her,“ Taiwo, 22, says. I have always been the first person to wish her a Happy birthday and vice versa, and it’s going to stay that way.”
If you’re going to be the first to wish your twin a happy birthday, you have to be the one who sets the bar. We have a bunch of messages to choose from right here:
We’ve been doing this together since day one, here’s to another year of amazing blessings for both of us, Happy birthday twin!
Happy birthday to my best friend, number one, my partner in crime, may we celebrate together always.
Happy birthday, twin. May we continue to grow together stronger, wiser and happier.
The best birthday wishes in the world for the best girl in the world. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to share today with, Happy birthday girl.
Celebrating another birthday with my favorite person in the world is the best gift, Happy birthday to us, twin!
Happy birthday to us babe! I’m so proud of what we accomplished together this year! I pray that God helps us to go even beyond our imaginations this year.
Happy birthday to my other half! I feel so lucky that we’re doing life together, I’m wishing you all the happiness life has to offer.
Happy birthday twinnie! So few people get to come into the world with their best friend already at their side. I will always be grateful to God for you. Here’s to us.
Happy birthday to us, my favourite girl. This past year was wicked, but we overcame it anyway. Here’s to a new year with more happiness, more ease and much more fun!
Happy birthday to my babe. Words cannot express my gratitude to God for our special bond. I pray that you get all that you desire and more this year.
Twinnie, you’re my reflection, my confidant, and my greatest blessing. Wishing you a birthday as wonderful as you are.
Happy birthday to my twin sister, the one who has always been my strength and my inspiration. Thank you for being my forever partner in life.
Happy birthday to my twin! The gbas to my gbos, I will always love you.
You have been there since the first time I opened my eyes. I’m so happy that we get to spend out lives side by side. Happy birthday my darling sister!
Happy birthday, my star! I love how we balance each other out and complete each other. I would do anything for you.
Happy birthday to the babe who always has my back. You are so precious to me that I can’t imagine this world without you. I wish you the best day ever!
Happy birthday to my twin flame. Loving and knowing you is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We’re in this till the end game. I love you.
Cheers to us, babe! We’ve done another year together and the things we can achieve together just keep growing. I can’t wait to see what we’ll do next.
Happy birthday to the second half of our dynamic duo. We’re like Beyonce and Kelly, talented, beautiful and locked in. Thank you for sharing this life with me. I couldn’t ask for a better gift — but buy me that wig sha. I love you!
Happy birthday twin! I’m so proud to be your sister and partner in crime. Let’s have even more fun together this year.
If your sister is close to God, and you’re wondering how to pray for her on her birthday, we’ve got the best birthday blessings for your sister.
“I’m kind of the prayer warrior of my family,” Tomi, 25, says. “I try to tell my siblings that I’m always praying for them even when I’m wishing them a Happy birthday, and I love that they do the same for me.”
Throw in a birthday prayer or scriptural verse into your birthday wishes to her. Not only will it show you admire her piety, but it’s also sure to put a smile on your sister’s face like some of the options here:
Happy birthday, sister. May God bless you, keep you, and make his face shine upon you.
On your special day, may the glory of the Lord continue to show in your life and surround you. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday. May your life continue to be filled by the joy of the Lord, and may your peace be perfected.
Happy birthday, may God continue to be a light to your path and a guide in your journey as you grow. May His wisdom always guide you and may your prayers always reach Him.
Dear sister, age with grace in the Lord. As you continue to grow, may your walk with God never cease and may your Love for Him never dim.
Happy birthday, sister. On this special day, may Allah shower countless blessings upon you and grant you ease in your affairs.
As you grow older today, may Allah grant you joy and all your heart’s desires. Happy birthday.
My dear sister, you are a blessing from Allah! May your faith in Him continue to grow as you grow. Happy birthday.
May your faith in God continue to strengthen and may your wisdom grow as you celebrate your birthday today!
I wish you happiness and prosperity from Allah on your special day. May His blessings in your life never cease.
Happy birthday sis! May God’s protection follow you everywhere you go and may blessings overflow in your life.
Happy birthday to my favourite sister. The way you live your life gives glory to God, and I pray that you never depart from His side.
God’s blessings are raining down on you on your special day! I’m wishing you the happiest day filled with joy from God.
Happy birthday to my dearest sister. Your zeal for God is an inspiration to us all. I pray that you never tire and that goodness and mercy follows you wherever you go.
Happy cake day to my darling sister! The blessings of God were so apparent in your life this past year. I pray for even more blessings this year.
Happy birthday my sis! May your joy continue to increase as you follow God. May He direct your footsteps to the right path.
Happy birthday sis! I pray that God gives you all the help you need with your school work this year. He will grant you wisdom and ease as you write your exams.
Happy birthday to my sister! May the Lord bless you with peace, joy, and prosperity. Amen!
Sis, as you celebrate today, may God’s light continue to shine on your path. I pray for more wisdom for you and may His protection always be with you. May you never know loss or strife. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, sis! May God’s love and mercy be your portion today and forever. May His love never disappear from your heart. Amen!
Does your sister like to form like she’s a hard guy? Do you want to make your sister cry tears of absolute joy? You can make that happen with these heart touching, birthday wishes for your sister.
“I’m not a cryer,” says Dami, 28, “but when my younger ones send me their thoughtful birthday wishes, I feel overcome with emotion.”
If you’re having trouble pouring your heart out into a message that captures just how much you care for your sister, we have several options here to help make that easier:
Wishing you a lifetime of smiles, happiness and love. May God grant you a long life and good health. We will always be by your side through everything.
Happy birthday to the best sister in the world! There is no me without you. May your life be filled with all the happiness you deserve! Love you.
Happy birthday sis, wishing you a day filled with happiness and joy. Thank you for being a mentor, an example and my personal inspiration to always do better.
Happy birthday to my sister, my forever friend, and my greatest blessing. I appreciate you and I love you endlessly!
Sis, you’re the most beautiful part of my life. I cannot imagine what this world would be like for us without your light. Wishing you a birthday as special as you are!
Happy birthday to my sister, the one who makes life so much brighter. I will always love you and I’m wishing you only the best of the year.
Sis, you’re my rock, my confidant, and my greatest supporter. As you celebrate another wonderful birthday, I pray that success comes to you easily!
Happy birthday to my sister, the one who knows me better than anyone else. You are God’s special gift to our family and I adore you!
Happy birthday sis, your smile lights up every room you walk into. I pray that this year everything you touch turns to gold. I pray that all your efforts are rewarded with success.
Happy cake day to my favourite sis! Food tastes better when we share it and everything seems more possible after a hug from you. I pray that nothing ever frays our bond. Have a fantastic day!
Every time someone asks me how I am so enthusiastic about my work, I proudly tell them how you inspired me to become the person I am today. I will always be grateful to you for everything you do. Have a blast today.
Happy birthday to my number one inspiration. I am in awe of your talent, your grace and how true you are to yourself. I pray your passion never wanes and you have the best birthday ever.
Cheers to your special day, egbon mi! I have never had to explain myself to you or pretend to be someone else, and for that, you will always have my gratitude. I wish you the best of the year ahead!
To my darling sister, my rock, and my greatest inspiration, thank you for always believing in me. I love you more than words can say, and I’m sending you the best wishes for your birthday.
Sis, you’re my first friend, my forever partner, and my greatest blessing. Wishing you a lifetime of love and joy. Have a lovely birthday!
Happy champagne day my, sister, my confidant, and my greatest support! Thank you for always being there for me. I love you more than words can ever express.
Happy birthday sista mi, the one who has always been my strength and my inspiration. As you start this new phase of your life, I pray that success comes to you at the snap of a finger and that your joy is never lacking.
To my sister in laughter, my shoulder to cry on — you’ve made my life so much richer, I couldn’t have found a love like this anywhere else. Happy birthday! I love you endlessly.
Happy birthday, sis! You’ve always been the one to lift me up when I fall and cheer me on when I’m running. Thank you for being my biggest supporter, I will stand by you forever!
Happy birthday to the glue that holds our family together. You are the beating heart of this family, and I will always be grateful to God for you. Have the best birthday ever!
Every Nigerian family WhatsApp group has that one unforgettable event. Whether it’s Big Mummy London sending a chain of annoying broadcast messages or a sibling adding the entire extended family without warning, there’s always some premium gbas gbos.
We asked a few Nigerians to share the drama that’s gone down in their family group chats, and let’s just say the tea is piping hot.
Seun*
My brothers and I had a heated football conversation in the family group chat. I saw this lengthy, senseless take and replied, “Guy, read what you wrote, does it make sense?” I dropped my phone to attend to something and returned to find my dad going off in the group. That’s when I realised he’d sent the message. I apologised, explaining it wasn’t directed at him, and he said it was fine. That night, my mum called and gave me a proper lecture about respecting your parents.
Balikis*
While preparing for my cousin’s wedding, we created a family WhatsApp group for easy communication. The group was mostly inactive since the wedding was months away, but we’d get occasional updates about hotel reservations, the asoebi colour, and other plans.
One day, my bride-to-be cousin posted the asoebi rates and other expenses. A younger cousin felt the price was too high and tried to express her thoughts. My cousin flared up, insisting the younger cousin had no right to address her without using “Sister” or “Aunty.”
The exchange got heated, with some cousins arguing that since the bride was only a few years older, it was fine to call her by name. Most of us were in our mid to late twenties, and I agreed with them, though I didn’t voice it to my cousin. She eventually left the group and only sent updates through me after that.
Ben*
During COVID, my mum kept sending videos and broadcasts full of false information in the family group chat, and I was getting tired. I’d casually asked her to at least read or verify things before spreading panic, but she didn’t take it seriously. Then, one day, she sent a video claiming people should take salt baths to prevent COVID.
I was pissed because she was acting like someone with no education. I sent a voice note trying to respectfully correct her, but she didn’t appreciate my tone. After listening, she replied, “Why not go to the market, buy a cane, and come beat me? Then you’ll know you’ve corrected me.”
I knew I’d messed up. I spent the next few days apologising, explaining I wasn’t trying to be rude. She still sends annoying videos, but I’ve muted the group chat.
Tayo*
My stepbrother tried to play peacemaker by adding all 12 step-siblings to a WhatsApp group. I knew it was a bad idea because we’d never been close, and each wife had always kept her children apart.
He created the group without discussing it with anyone beforehand, and we all found ourselves in a group called “Adedeji* Children.” Worse, he didn’t explain why the group was created or try to make introductions. After a week of silence, people started leaving. The third eldest left first, then two others, until we were down to four. I’m not sure if he even noticed what had happened. He eventually came back some weeks later asking why I left. His message is still in my unread folder.
Ade*
My eldest brother offered to sponsor our youngest sibling’s university education. He doesn’t have a high-paying job, but he’s unmarried and could afford it. We’d been trying to secure her admission, but nothing clicked.
One day, the second-born, who recently got promoted and now earns a lot more, came to the WhatsApp group and announced she’d enrolled our sibling in a private uni. It shocked us because she hadn’t discussed it with anyone. When we tried to reason with her, she refused to back down. My eldest brother commented that she can’t boss us around because she has more money now. Then he left the group. It took a lot of begging to get him back.
Dorathy*
One morning, my deeply spiritual sister sent a voice note to our family group, saying she’d been having visions and nightmares. She said someone in the group was working to bring us down. For context, the group includes our parents and all six siblings.
Our parents demanded to know who she was talking about, but she refused to name names, insisting we fast and pray so God could reveal the person. The group went quiet for days because no one knew how to handle the situation. Thankfully, she returned weeks later to say the evil-doer had been defeated. We all still wonder, “So, who is the witch in this family?” But no one has dared to ask.
Love Life is a Zikoko weekly series about love, relationships, situationships, entanglements and everything in between.
What’s your earliest memory of each other?
Amara: She came to my department with a mutual friend in 2017. I thought she stood out because of how she dressed. I honestly can’t remember what she was wearing anymore, but it’s what I took away from that first introduction. In my head, I was like, “Oh wow, this person looks interesting”.
The next time we met was at a study session in the BQ of a friend’s then-boyfriend.
Eseosa: The first time I noticed him was at the BQ. I wasn’t part of the study session because I was in a different department. But I was almost always with my friends during my free time, which was a lot because I didn’t really care about school. Anyway, my friend had a natural hair business and I helped her with it. That day, we had a few errands to run, and she needed to pick something from the BQ where they were having the study session.
We didn’t stay long, but that was the first day I properly noticed him, even though we didn’t talk.
What did you notice about him, Eseosa?
Eseosa:I mean, I thought, “Oh wow, this boy is fine,” and that was it.
So what happened next?
Eseosa: The years passed. At least three years, if I’m correct.
Amara: Yes.
Eseosa: At the time, I was still at university and was going through a lot. He and our mutual friend attended the same church. One day, our mutual friend came to me and said, “You’re following me to church.” I got to the church, and he was there. I was like, “This fine boy is here again.” I hadn’t developed a crush on him then; that didn’t happen until later.
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Eseosa: Thanks to my friend, I started attending their church, and we were always together. The church was small and cosy and served coffee and biscuits after service. People didn’t leave on time because the atmosphere was great for conversations, plus we had a friend who always drove us back. So, it was a thing where, after church, we all stayed back until everyone was ready to leave. And that was how we started talking.
When was your first conversation?
Eseosa: We’d been assigned as each other’s prayer partners. You and your partner had to spend the week praying and reporting how it went to our pastor. My faith was watery, but Amara is someone who likes to finish things. One Friday, he reached out to me and said, “Guy, we have to do this prayer thing,” and then he came to my hostel afterwards.
Everywhere was crowded with people who came to see their lovers that night. While he was trying to find chairs for us, I sat on the floor. He eventually joined me and we got into a conversation.
We yapped about different things and only remembered to pray afterwards. We became friendly after that night, and I developed a strong crush on him.
Amara: That night, we spoke about everything: her faith, our praying habits, and our individual views on aspects of spiritual life. All of my discoveries about who she was at the fundamental level happened during that conversation.
However, what struck me the most was how she chose to sit on the floor. I have female friends, and I’ve come to realise that for most women, it takes a long time before they can become their most authentic selves around a guy, which is normal. I expected that to be the natural progression of whatever we had going on, so I was shocked when she sat on the floor. I still admire that about her to date.
Anyway, it was from the conversation that night that we became cordial. We spent the next year and a few months being cool toward each other. But we were still not “friends friends”.
Hmmm. So, when did things progress to the next level?
Amara: It was after I got out of a relationship in September 2020.
I’ve always avoided extended conversations with the opposite sex when I’m in a relationship; it’s a sort of boundary that I put in place to make sure I don’t leave room for cheating. I don’t expressly say it; I just do it.
I think she noticed that I’d relaxed my boundaries. I’d started talking to her and other women. I should be clear: I wasn’t looking for a new relationship. I was at a point where I’d let down my guard and started enjoying conversations with other women, without worrying about crossing any personal boundaries tied to an existing relationship.
One day, a conversation came up and she wanted to find out who I was interested in, seeing that I’d become single. I was like, “ Yeah, I cannot tell you that.” For me, it was partly because I wasn’t ready to build anything.
But Eseosa knows how to pester you; she’s like a bug. Eventually, she said there was someone she also liked, but she would only share the details if I revealed who I liked. It was after that I told her she was the one.
I think she was in shock for a few minutes before revealing she liked me.
Eseosa: His ex used to attend the same church as Amara and I; you could say we had a budding friendship. We were also in the same church unit, and it only made sense to befriend people you work with.
Anyway, I noticed I wasn’t really seeing his ex anymore around COVID. I reached out to her, and she said she was fine, but she didn’t tell me they’d broken up. I also noticed that he casually mentioned that she was fine when I asked him about her, but I wasn’t fine with that answer, so I pressed on until he told me they’d broken up.
I was bummed by the news because I actually liked them together, but it started to make sense why he’d become more lax. However, there were two other girls that I thought he had his eyes for. I thought if he was going to be interested in anyone, it would be with one of these people.
Then, two months later, the conversation about who we liked happened. I truly didn’t expect he would say my name because I assumed he thought of us as just friends. I didn’t think he wanted me in that way.
That’s why I wanted him to say a name first. So if he didn’t mention my name, I’d wiggle my way of telling him mine. Imagine telling him I like him and finding out he likes someone else.
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Fair. What did you guys do with this “mutual likeness”?
Eseosa: We sat on it for a bit. It was like, “Now that we are both aware, what do we do with this information?”
Amara: We were supposed to wait between three to six months before dating.
Why?
Amara: Our pastor set a dating rule for young people in the church to achieve two goals: to ensure that people have properly processed their past relationships (before getting into a new one) and that the person you’re starting a new relationship with doesn’t feel like a rebound.
A challenge I didn’t notice, however, was the willingness of the new person you want to date to wait for you. So, I communicated this with my pastor, who waived the rule because my ex had stopped attending church.
Eseosa: I was ready for a relationship, and I’m not one to talk to one person exclusively. I was talking to him, enjoying the conversation, but there was another person I’d gone on two dates with.
I like to know the script. If I say I like you and you say it back, what are we doing with it? I don’t just “go with the flow”. So when he told me about the rule and timeline, I said it was fine, but “don’t expect me to wait for you.”
Amara: Once I was sure that we both knew what we wanted, I asked her to be my girlfriend. This happened in November 2020, two months after my previous relationship ended.
Sweet. What were the early days like?
Amara: They were amazing. I was discovering this person who is very true to herself and has a number of talents. She draws, and sings, and because of that, we got to do a lot of goofy things on video calls. Plus, she’s also the funny one in the relationship.
We had just come out of a pandemic and graduated from school, so we had a lot of time on our hands. We fell asleep together during phone calls and did all the mushy things you’d roll your eyes at on social media. But those days were also triggering, not in a bad way.
Please, explain.
Eseosa: When we started dating, I was in a headspace where I was carrying some emotional baggage — personal troubles and childhood trauma.
These things had held me back in previous romantic relationships, but I was getting better and making progress. But then, do you know how people say you feel lighter when you shed bad stuff? They never mention the need to fill the vacuum you’ve created. Now, because you’ve been used to so much negativity, you want to replace it with positivity, but you don’t even know what that looks like. It’s a very weird space that triggered me a lot.
I was in a relationship where everything was so easy. With Amara, all I had to do was communicate — but I wasn’t used to that. So, I started self-sabotaging. I was convinced I’d ruin the relationship because it felt too good to be true. On some days, I’d say I didn’t want to talk, and he’d understood.
But at some point, he called and said, “We can’t keep doing this, what really is the problem?” I told him I was scared, and when he asked if I wanted us to end, I said “No”. Eventually, I had to learn to stop being scared.
Again, the early days were great; I just never expected to be triggered by how good they were.
Amara: I acknowledge that these things happened, but they weren’t significant enough for them to be the defining memories of our relationship’s early days. From my POV, there were a lot more positives than negatives.
I should also add that one factor instrumental to the success of the first three years of our relationship was the counselling sessions with our pastor.
Eseosa: It was pretty much marriage counselling.
Wait, you attended marriage counselling while dating?
Eseosa: Our church’s structure is that once a relationship has been steady for three to six months, you present yourself to the church authorities for counselling. Couples who attend talk about a range of topics and possible scenarios that can arise in the home. The idea was that if you’re dating, it’s because you’re both working towards marriage. And the church was right — four years later, we decided to get married.
Amara: Anyway, she’d occasionally drag me to a meeting with our pastor and table a matter she felt we needed to address, especially if I had a problematic perspective about the issue.
Having a neutral third party whom we both respect offer advice and their perspective helped us see things from a different lens. It helped that we respected them, which made us consider their suggestions and figure out what works for us.
Another thing that helped was a review system we painstakingly used to find out what we’d done wrong and what we could do better.
Interesting. So, what was your first major fight about?
Eseosa: I can never forget because I broke up with him right after.
Ah.
Eseosa: So, we were both in the same unit at church, and I was in charge of outfits. Basically, I decided how everyone appeared on Sundays.
Some people couldn’t get their stuff together and I only found out at rehearsals on Saturday. While I was having a conversation with two people, someone barged in and was really rude to me. I didn’t know what warranted the rudeness, but I also had to excuse myself around that time to use the restroom.
When I got back, Amara and other church members already had a roundtable discussion about how I handled the situation. My grouse with Amara was, we were both leaders in the group, and I felt he could have levelled with me without the entire roundtable discussion. That felt like a pile on.
I was angrier at the fact that I tried to communicate how the person had rudely approached me while he stood watch, and he tried to dismiss my feelings. He got defensive and couldn’t see from my point of view that I was the aggrieved person. The whole thing dragged on, and he tried to resolve it, but I didn’t like how he went about it. I texted him that night saying, “Omo, don’t do this to your next girlfriend.” In my mind, I’d clocked out of the relationship.
I’m curious, how did you take the break up, Amara?
Amara: I didn’t know she broke up with me. I just read her text as a message and didn’t interpret it as deeply as she meant it.
The thing with letting go is that I don’t remember much details, but I think that’s been our biggest fight so far. One thing that stood out from the event was that it was the one time I saw that my pastor’s ability to help me see things differently helped to keep our relationship going.
How did this experience help you manage conflicts going forward?
Amara: We now have a list of guiding rules that we bump up from time to time in light of new information, research or feedback.
One that stands out is, “Don’t bring up your issues when I’m sharing how I feel about something you’ve done”. You help to validate my grouse with you first, and you can talk about yours later.
Eseosa: The most important thing is what he mentioned.
Sometimes, we get defensive. We don’t get it right all the time, but we’re both aware of these guiding principles. Our first instinct as humans is to defend ourselves or justify what we’ve done, but these principles help us navigate the tide.
Another rule is, we must always reach a resolution. No matter how small, we can’t move forward until we resolve it.
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You mentioned you’re getting married earlier. When did you know y’all were headed there, Eseosa?
Eseosa: I’m a very impulsive person.
A lot of big decisions I’ve made were in the moment. Thankfully I’ve not made any horrible big decisions in the past couple of years. But the “I want to marry this person” decision was very logical.
I was never marriage hungry; I was fine whether it happened or not. However, with Amara, the whole experience is positive. He gives me room to grow, holds me accountable, calls me out on my bullshit, and he’s my safe space.
So, it was like, if I’m going to get married at this moment, this is the person.
What about you, Amara?
Amara: I’ll say the defining moment for me was when I asked myself, “What is out there that I don’t have?” And the more I examined our relationship, the more I realised that I had everything I was looking for.
How would you say the relationship has changed you?
Amara: I used to consider myself a very patient person but relationships require a different type of patience.
There are moments in our relationship when one of us is struggling because of something the other person is doing, and you know you just have to be patient. I’ll admit, those times have demanded more from me than I ever thought I could give.
Eventually, it becomes like building a patience muscle. The more opportunities you get to be patient, the more you get better at it. I’m still learning to pause and delay my reactions to think of an outcome we’re both comfortable with.
Eseosa: I’ve learnt to be kinder to myself.
I used to be conflict-avoidant, but I’m in a relationship with someone who’s confrontational. During the early days, I’d tell him he can’t demand a response when I’m clearly agitated; that action in itself makes me breathless, almost like I’ll have a panic attack.
So, there he was learning to be patient with me, and I, on the other hand, had to get comfortable with having hard conversations. I had to accept that these conversations were necessary because you’re trying to make the relationship work.
I’ve also learnt to become comfortable about talking about my feelings. I’m very emotional but don’t like to talk about feelings because I’m used to being misunderstood. But I had to trust that if this person believes me when I say I love them, I’m obligated to share my feelings and emotions with them; that’s how they’ll feel like a part of my life.
I’ve also become a lot more patient. Amara is patient. If I can’t understand it, I dismiss it. But I’ve had to come to the headspace of being more patient with people. Basically being kinder to myself so I can be kinder to others.
How would you rate your love life?
Amara: Honestly, 10. If anyone wants to rate it lower, they’ll have to convince me where the minus one is coming from.
One of the perks of a relationship that has the ability to be everything you want it to be — your safe space, your baby, something you consider an asset — is that the relationship grows because both parties continue to grow and invest in themselves. That’s a 10/10 relationship for me.
Esosa: I’ll also say 10. I like that we’ve continued to grow over the years, and we’ve gotten to a place of understanding conflict by recognising each other’s triggers, and helping each other to overcome those triggers.
Dating a remote worker might seem like a dream—flexible hours, working from home, more time for cuddles, intense tluf tluf, right? But it’s not always that simple.
Between unending meetings and forgetting to eat, people who’ve dated remote workers have stories for days. We asked six of them to share their experiences.
Hassan*
The best part about dating my babe is knowing she’s always available. My ex was a banker, and it was probably my worst dating experience in terms of availability. We could go weeks without seeing each other, and I hated that.
That experience made me appreciate my current girlfriend. She works remotely, and I love that I can pull up at her place on a Monday morning, and she’ll be in bed, taking a call. To be fair, she spends a lot of time working, but at least she’s right there in front of me.
Jade*
My husband fully transitioned to remote work after the pandemic, and at first, it was fun because he was always at home, and we spent lots of time together.
Four years later, it’s not the same. He’s taken on a senior role, so he’s constantly on his laptop, jumping from one meeting to another or working on some urgent document. By the time he’s done, he’s always super exhausted, like he spent the entire day hawking pure water. We’ve tried to find a balance, but it hasn’t worked. Even the kids complain that daddy is always working.
Ijeoma*
Remote workers never really get off work. Endless hours, midnight meetings because of time zone differences, and if you work a regular 9-5, your schedules constantly clash. Plus, you can’t call them on a whim because they might be on a work call.
The upside? They’re usually at home or at their preferred workspace. That’s my dream life, but I’ll try to have structure so it doesn’t feel like we’re both always working.
Betty*
Be prepared to go on hunger strikes weekly. My boyfriend never talks about food unless I ask or when he’s starving. He’s always on his laptop, hopping from one Google Meet call to another. It’s so annoying.
I’ve stopped complaining. When I visit, I bring home-cooked meals or grab his phone to order something when I’m hungry.
Dami*
My favourite thing about dating a remote worker is the flexibility. For example, I went on leave last month and decided to spend two weeks in Abeokuta. I didn’t want to go alone, so I asked my boyfriend, who agreed to accompany me. You can’t do that with someone who works a regular 9-5 — they’d have to plan ahead and come up with an excuse to get time off.
Mariam*
Get ready for weird questions from nosy neighbours. When we moved to our new place, I left for work every morning before 9 a.m., while my husband worked from home. After two months, my landlady called me for a chat.
She asked if my husband didn’t have a job because it was strange that I left for work every day while he stayed home. I explained he worked from home, but she wanted to know what kind of job kept him indoors all the time. I tried to explain, but she didn’t get it. I’m sure she’s convinced he’s into internet fraud.
The topic of how young Nigerians navigate romantic relationships with their earnings is a minefield of hot takes. In Love Currency, we get into what relationships across income brackets look like in different cities.
How long have you been in your relationship?
My boyfriend and I have been together for 6 years.
Gist me about how you both met
We met in a market in December 2017. I was buying some things for the house when my phone battery got low, and I went to charge at a business centre in the market, and there he was — Roy was a friend of the centre’s owner. He asked for my number, I shared it and we started talking. After a few weeks, he asked me to be his girlfriend.
I’d just lost my dad — a soldier — around that time and was looking for an apartment that my family could move into. My dad’s death meant that our time living in the barracks would soon end. At the same time, I was a 200-level university student in a different state, so I wasn’t even sure that a long-distance relationship was the best thing at the time.
What changed your mind?
It just happened. Roy and I talked regularly, and when my birthday came around in January 2018, he surprised me with a cake (I was still at home) and paid ₦6k for my hair. We hadn’t started officially dating, and I was surprised someone I’d just met was already doing so much. We started dating some weeks after that.
The long-distance relationship you were running from
Right? It was a struggle at first, especially for a new relationship. There were moments of insecurity when I wanted to know exactly who he was talking to or calling, leading to small arguments. I used to imagine different things whenever I called and he didn’t pick up for whatever reason. Like, what if he was with a girl? But he usually addressed my concerns and made me see how it was all in my imagination.
Also, I wasn’t in a great place financially. The army covered my dad’s funeral expenses and gave my mum ₦5m, but she used the money to sort school fees, accommodation, food and provide for my other siblings. The responsibilities were a lot on her, and I didn’t get a regular allowance in school.
But after I started dating Roy, he pretty much took over my financial needs. That included my ₦25k school fees — which increased to ₦45k in 2020 — and my ₦120k/year off-campus hostel rent. Then, he’d give me money to survive monthly, usually between ₦20k – ₦50k.
In 2020, when schools closed because of COVID, Roy suggested I learn a skill and paid ₦80k for me to attend baking school. He also paid ₦120k for me to take a refresher course the following year after I forgot most of the knowledge due to minimal practice. Roy literally became my sponsor from my 300 level to when I graduated in 2021.
What was Roy’s financial situation?
I honestly don’t know. I know he worked in a bank, but I don’t think his salary or how much he has is any of my concern. He didn’t tell me how much he earned, and I didn’t think it was my place to ask.
Is it safe to assume you didn’t have money conversations?
Oh, we did. In the early days, our money conversations were mostly about how much I needed for one thing or another. But as the years progressed, it became more about him identifying and attending to my needs.
For instance, while I was still in school, I always visited him during any school break, and he always paid the ₦18k – ₦22k bus fare for my transportation to and fro school. I didn’t have to ask. He also paid for any dates we went on when I visited.
We also talk about Roy’s spending habits. He’s quite a reckless spender, and I’m always sounding a note of caution. He can just decide to buy watches and perfumes for both of us or buy me random gifts and defend it with, “If you don’t spend your money in this life, how will you spend it after?” The gifts weren’t one-sided, though. I also got him gifts — mostly Senator materials because he liked them.
But after I graduated and we moved in together in 2021, I’ve mostly limited gift-giving to special occasions like birthdays. The frequency at which Roy gave me money sort of reduced since we lived together, and I only just got my job as a customer service rep at a management firm six months ago, so money wasn’t that regular.
What’s cohabiting like?
You mean, what WAS it like? Roy relocated to the UK for his master’s degree a year ago, so we’re back in a long-distance relationship. But while we were together, it was okay. Of course, we had issues.
Roy had a habit of going out with friends and returning at midnight, and we clashed about that several times. But we always talked through our issues, and besides that, it was mostly smooth sailing.
We had an arrangement: I stayed with Roy during the week and went home to my mum on the weekends. He handled the bills and dropped money for feeding while I cooked. He also cooked sometimes because I didn’t really like chores. When neither of us cooked, we went on dates to restaurants.
How often were these dates?
Two or three times monthly. Roy is an extrovert, and I’m content to stay home as long as there’s light, internet, and food. But when we had to go out, it was usually restaurants, bars, lounges and outdoor games. He always paid for the dates.
I retained our two-bedroom apartment after Roy japa, and he pays the rent, which is ₦700k/year. Honestly, when he told me he was leaving Nigeria, my first reaction was, “Are you going without me? Why can’t we go together?” He’d been hinting about being tired of Nigeria since 2021, but I thought he was joking.
It became real in 2023 when he mentioned that his parents would financially support him. He left with his junior brother.
How has japa affected your relationship dynamic?
It has been really hard, and I sometimes wonder if I want to continue the relationship. It’s just that I’ve come too far to give up. We hardly have time to talk. My job doesn’t let me use my phone while on duty, and I also take on small baking jobs here and there.
In addition to schooling, Roy also works as a care worker. With both of our busy schedules, it takes a lot of determination to talk daily, but we try our best to talk before we sleep. Right now, we’re just trying to survive each day.
Is there a plan to join him soon?
We have to get married before that, and we’ve talked about considering a 2025 wedding. My biological clock is ticking, and I don’t want any more delays. Roy wants me to work for at least a year to save money first, but I don’t think I’ll leave 2025 unmarried.
Have you considered how you’ll both handle the wedding expenses?
Not really, but the cost should be split 70:30. I don’t think the man should shoulder all the expenses, but he should take the bulk, and I can support him.
That’s why I’m not really bothered if Roy wants to postpone the wedding for some more time so I can work a bit longer. I understand the importance of money in a marriage, and I don’t want to be in a position where I can’t support. However, he’ll have to pay for my relocation expenses.
So you both don’t talk about your salaries. Will this approach continue post-wedding?
Actually, he knows how much I earn. He helped me get the job, so he knows my salary. He’s always known my financial status. I just don’t ask him about his because I think it’s private to him.
However, this will change after marriage. When we’re married, I expect his finances will have to be my concern. Plus, we’ve even decided to have a joint account when we’re married. He’ll put in 70% of his income, and I’ll put in 30% of mine. That’s what we’ll use to run our household.
Interesting. How do you budget for romance in a long-distance relationship?
Since I started working, I have saved ₦100k from my salary monthly—I currently have ₦370k in my savings. I use some of it to buy stuff for my boyfriend when needed. Since he left, I’ve only gotten him a ₦120k wristwatch. That was possible because his brother came to Nigeria, and I gave him the watch to deliver.
I’m curious: What’s the most expensive gift you’ve ever gotten for each other?
In 2022, he bought me an iPhone 11 Pro and 18-inch bone-straight hair. Those should be the most expensive gifts so far. Mine is the ₦120k watch.
What’s your ideal financial future as a couple?
I just want us to be happy, to have enough money so we don’t have to worry about the little things and can enjoy peace of mind.
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So you and your siblings have already established that your parents see y’all as the family’s black sheep. But how do you know for sure who the family’s golden child is?
We know all the signs to look out for.
They get the biggest servings
Your parents will try to justify it by saying they need the most nutrients, especially if they’re the last born.
They always get the benefit of the doubts
With you, your parents will swear you did that shit. With them, they’ll refrain from making assumptions because there has to be a genuine reason why they did that shit.
They’re your parents’ personal adviser
Your parents rate their opinion AF, and that’s why they’ve made them the household’s official PA. And low key, you know this because if you need your parents to do shit, you know they’re the key to making it happen.
They run the most errands
We all know sending a child on multiple errands is the love language of Nigerian parents. So if your parents never wake you unprovoked to grab a purse that’s right beside them, you’re probably their least favourite child.
They snitch
Your secrets are never safe because they have no issues confessing y’all’s sins, and your parents LOVE them for that shit.
They hardly get scolded
Even if their sin is as flashy as Joseph’s coat of many colours, they’ll most likely get a bombastic side eye and a “Won’t you come and eat your food?” in rapid succession.
Their date of birth is your parents’ password
What other proof do you need if their D.O.B. is what unlocks laptops and phones or holds the key to their emails? They could have chosen any of y’all, but you know, golden child treatment and stuff.
As if dealing with T-Pain’s shenanigans isn’t enough pain, the association of “God, when” people went through it this year.
And they have these Nigerian couples to thank for reminding them that they’re still far from finding true love.
Veekee James and Femi
Veekee James and Femi met through a mutual friend, and after nearly two years of dating, they decided to make a lifelong commitment. They had their traditional ceremony on February 9, followed by a grand white wedding at the Harvesters International Christian Centre the next day.
Veekee’s $30,000 diamond and pearl-encrusted wedding gown was one for the books. Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa, and Eniola Adeoluwa, among others, were at the wedding.
Dimma Umeh and Obinna
Beauty and lifestyle YouTuber Dimma Umeh set the internet on fire in June when she shared her wedding photos online. The influencer married her soulmate, Obinna, in a private civil ceremony in July.
“Got legally married to my lover last month. Everything was beautiful and went just as we’d hoped. It was the civil wedding of my dreams tbh, and I’m grateful to God for how perfect it was,” Dimma wrote on IG.
The couple followed up with a traditional wedding ceremony in August in Enugu.
Davido and Chioma
Davido and Chioma had internet users running from page to page to keep up with updates from their official wedding hashtag, #CHIVIDO. The two exchanged vows on June 25 in a strictly by invitation ceremony at the Harbour Point Event Centre.
At the end of the carnival-like ceremony, the internet had just one question for the couple, “Why didn’t they get a bigger space?”
Kunle Remi and Boluwatiwi
A together-forever might not have happened with his onscreen boo, Bimbo Ademoye, but Kunle Remi pulled a “They never me coming” on us when he married Otedola’s niece.
The Nollywood actor and his partner, Boluwatiwi, tied the knot in a stunning two-day ceremony that combined traditional and white wedding celebrations. Bimbo Ademoye, Bisola Aiyeola, and many Nollywood folks joined the couple to celebrate their union.
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Moses Bliss and Marie
Moses Bliss and his fiancée, Marie Wiseborn, tied the knot in March 2024.
The sweetest part of this union? The gospel singer released an EP, “Love Testament”, just before the wedding, and it set the perfect emotional tone for the wedding ceremony—goals for real.
Sharon Ooja and Ugo Nwoke
Nollywood sweetheart Sharon Ooja dated her boo for two and a half months, and it was just about enough time for them to switch things up.
Sharon and Ugo tied the knot in a star-studded traditional ceremony on June 27, 2024, followed by a grand white wedding two days later. The ceremony happened a few days after #CHIVIDO.
Priscilla and Juma Jux
Although some people thought their engagement announcement was a PR stunt, it’s safe to say the influencer and her Tanzanian boo are walking down the aisle later this year or sometime in 2024.
Priscilla’s mum, Iyabo Ojo, never misses an opportunity to remind everyone that the wedding party is coming soon. Fingers crossed!
Taye 9ja and Toni Tones
Nigerian content creators Taye 9ja and Toni Tones had their internet fans teary-eyed after they got engaged in June. Tones returned to quote a 2022 post in which she tweeted, “I’ve met my future husband, guys. I’m going to retweet this tweet one day and quote “I knew it”…because yeah.”
They’re walking the aisle this year, and the internet in-laws are hyped AF.
