How to Survive Valentine’s Day as a Single Nigerian Babe

Single ladies, brace yourselves! Valentine’s Day is creeping up again, and the streets are about to be flooded with ugly matching outfits (yes, we’re hating), public proposals, and endless “God, when?” tweets.

But worry not, because we’ve got the perfect survival guide to keep you busy, thriving, and far from lovebirds stepping on your neck. Yes, you’re going to survive Valentine’s Day.

1. Go To The Market

Forget fancy dates—head to the market where traders will serenade you with lines like, “My love, come and buy onions!” Who needs a man when you have a tomato seller hyping you up and calling you sweetheart?

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2. Hit The Salon

While people are getting plastic roses, you can be getting fresh braids or a fresh nail set. Self-care all the way, baby! Your mirror is all the validation you need. Plus, no man will ever hype you up like your hairdresser.

3. Focus on Work (Because Bills > Baes)

Volunteer for overtime and watch your benefits grow instead of your blood pressure. While others are busy picking matching outfits, you’ll be securing the bag. Work doesn’t ghost you after Valentine’s, just saying.

4. Your Family House

Here, the only thing you’ll be showered with is love (and unsolicited life advice). Plus, your mom might even cook your favorite meal, unlike that situationship that left you on read. Valentine’s Day is on a Friday so you get to enjoy small weekend pampering before going back to work on Monday. If they ask you to wash plates, sha don’t vex.

5. Go to Church (Jesus Loves You for Free)

Midweek service is the perfect escape from Valentine’s drama. Bonus points if the sermon is about patience and waiting for God’s timing. Amen?

6. Try The Cinema

Pick the scariest horror movie, grab the largest popcorn, and enjoy watching couples scream louder than you. Throw in some side-eye for couples breaking the “no PDA” rule.

7. Wedding Crashing

Some people are taking the “love is in the air” thing too seriously and getting married on Valentine’s Day. Perfect opportunity for you to enjoy top-tier jollof rice and dance off any lingering FOMO. The God that did theirs will do you own, sho gbo?

8. Go To Your Single Friend’s House

Two singles are better than one, especially when you can spend the day critiquing couple posts online and hyping each other up. Order food and spend the day telling each other “It’s even plastic, please!“

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9. Attend ‘Singles Mingle’ Events

Attend one of those “Singles Mingle” events your church or estate is planning. Who knows? Your next boo might just be waiting by the suya stand. That way, you won’t be looking for how to survive Valentine’s Day next year.

10. The Gym (Sweat, Don’t Regret)

The easiest way to survive Valentine’s Day is to hit the gym and focus on gains, not pains. If love isn’t working out, at least your body will be!

So, ladies, forget the couple goals clogging your timeline. You’re going to survive Valentine’s Day because it’s just another Friday. The peppering lasts for 24-hours but you’ll be a baddie forever!

Whether it’s dodging lovebirds at the market and office or working your way to financial freedom, one thing is clear – single or not, you’re winning!

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