Nigerian men have bad PR. But on a good day, they’re mad actually romantics who are three steps ahead of Shakespeare.
And if you beat the father of romance at his game, you’re the smoothest operator.
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And here’s exactly why we think Shakespeare isn’t worth his overhyped salt next to Nigerian men.
Love letters in 1574 English is romantic until thou overdoest
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You’re not a ghost from the Renaissance period, so why can’t you talk like a regular guy?
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Uncomplicated love confessions for the win
You don’t have to be dramatic. Just play a few Ajebutter22 songs for inspiration, and learn something from the King of Parole.
It’s not only by words
Please, pocket your sonnet 116 and send money. It’s more impressive.
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Buy your babe her favourite meals
It’s not just the way to a man’s heart.
Nigerian babes love food too.
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Sponsor her enjoyment too
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We know for a fact your hot babe will be at the hottest babes party of the year. So pay for her HERtitude 2023 tickets here.
Never duel for love
Combating other men for a woman’s heart isn’t what our own ancestors taught us. How is it romance if you leave her in eternal grief? A Nigerian guy knows better.
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No art is free
If Shakespeare was a Nigerian man, he’d be a freelancer writing Valentine poems for couples and collecting money. He already writes; why not cash out from it? And what’s more romantic than a Nigerian man with money?
They found each other when they were teenagers but parted ways only to reunite decades later. Not only do they show you can find love in old age, but they also managed to reignite a love from many years ago. I guess if it’s meant to be, it’ll find its way back to you no matter how long it takes, because it’s yours.
People hardly ever mention a farm when listing the cutest places to meet the person they’ll spend the rest of their life with. Maybe it’s why they’re single? Because this farm meeting led to a 26-year (and counting) marriage. The biggest problem they faced? Navigating a long-distance relationship at a time when phones weren’t a thing.
Not everyone is lucky enough to find their soulmate at a young age. That’s why when 22-year-old Lade needed a new place to stay, moving close to her girlfriend was the only sensible option. Now, they get to spend as much time as they want together while her girlfriend is with her family. A win for all.
The doctors of tomorrow are finding love during chemistry class. But we’ll let it slide because of how cute they are. From keeping seats for each other in class to reserving space in each other’s hearts, this story highlights the beauty of a young love that happens while studying a demanding course.
What do a songwriter and musician have in common? If you said “music”, you’re right. Taiwo and Abisola started a relationship on the foundation of shared love for music. They go to concerts together and introduce each other to new sounds and artistes, finding new ways to combine their love for each other with their love for music.
Sometimes, all it takes is one person to make you realise you don’t want anybody else. As soon as Uyai and Ayo met, they knew they didn’t want to add more people to the equation. Months before they even started dating, they’d made a promise to themselves and the moon (which, for some reason, got involved in this).
One thing about loving intentionally is including them in your life plans. Michael* took it one step further by only taking jobs that’d allow for his girlfriend to leave the country with him. Funny what a “friends with benefits” situation can lead to.
There’s slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance, and then, there’s whatever happened to Esther and Chika. After meeting each other in church at the age of 18, Esther didn’t realise she’d fallen in love with Chika until nine years after the friendship began. Unfortunately, he didn’t immediately feel the same way. A classic tale of she fell first, but he fell harder. Hits you in the feels every time.
Picture this: A good church-loving girl meets a bad cultist boy. They fall in love and he gives up his bad ways for her. Now, they want to build a family together, but she can’t conceive. At that point, all they had was each other. So even when people tried to mock them for not having a child, they got through it together. Pretty cute.
We all love a good office romance, but what about one where they only got closer because he reported her to their boss? They also had to navigate a father who didn’t like him and threatened to get him arrested. Not just that, there were two failed wedding proposals, but their love conquered all.
We can tell why you’re single from the movies you’ve seen. Try us:
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Select the movies you’ve seen:
Your standards are too high
Every time “I can’t date date someone that…” until you’ll end up single forever.
Nobody wants you
We’re sorry but this is the hard truth.
You’re scared of commitment
If you like don’t go and find love. Life is too short to be scared.
You’re still in love with your ex
Why do you like being stuck in the past? Better move on.
You don’t have money
Go and look for money before you wonder why you’re single.
Don’t call yourself a hopeless romantic, or any kind of romantic, if you can’t relate to up to 12 things here.
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You don’t have a romantic bone in your body.
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You can be romantic.
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You’re the definition of a hopeless romantic.
Are you a complete hopeless romantic or do you have your moments? Take this quiz and we’ll tell you.
Think you’re romantic? Unscramble these Nigerian love songs before the timer runs out to prove it.
“My wife” in Yoruba
“Money” in Igbo
You don’t need any clue for this
You don’t need a clue for this either
Infant
“Ring” in Yoruba
Love me tender
Simi was trying to shoot her shot
Asa really wanted that guy
You take it when you’re sick
Wande Coal sang this
They said they don’t care if you’re rich or poor
First daughter
Waist bead supremacy
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You’re somewhat romantic.
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After letting you know exactly how romantic you are, we are back to tell you the KIND of romantic you are. Are you a hopeless one, a logical one or just simply romantic? Well, we have the answer.
