Picture this: It’s rush hour in Lagos, you’ve been in traffic for two hours, and that early evening sun is doing its absolute best to turn you into suya. You spot someone across the way, the glow of heat reflecting off their skin, and suddenly, your heart skips a beat.
But wait—is it love? Or have you just been inhaling too many exhaust fumes?
Welcome to the wild, often confusing world of Nigerian romance, where intense weather conditions, exhaustion, and a few glances are enough to make us think we’ve found the one.
Here are some ways we Nigerian ladies sometimes confuse temporary feelings for true love (or anything close to it).
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1. “You Bought Me Pepsi in Traffic? Marry Me Now!”
There’s something about a Lagos traffic jam that makes us vulnerable. Hunger, heat, frustration, and boredom have created some of the strongest bonds known to man. If they hand you a cold bottle of Pepsi and a Gala, it’s practically a wedding proposal. You’re in the back of your mind picking out wedding colors while thanking the heavens for delivering your soulmate through rush hour chaos. Hopeless romantic oshi!
2. “They Have a Car with Working A/C”
It’s a sweltering 34 degrees, and you’re entering an Uber (or your colleague’s car) with an air conditioner that actually works. As the cool air hits you, you feel a flutter in your chest as you gaze at the driver in awe.
Maybe it’s the A/C, or maybe it’s the fact that you’ve been sweating buckets all day – but suddenly, the ride feels like a romantic getaway. Forget compatibility or long-term goals; they have working A/C. What more could you need?
3. “We Survived the Third Mainland Bridge Together”
You’re on Third Mainland Bridge during a standstill traffic session that feels like it could be your last. There’s a sense of camaraderie (that’s a fancy word for disguised trauma bonding) among the people next to you. One smile from a fellow sufferer is enough to make you believe that you’re bound by fate and destined to be together. After all, if they can stand this madness, surely they can handle a relationship with you, right?
4. “They’re Fine and They Just Moved Back from Abroad”
Yes, IJGB (I Just Got Back) season is upon us! You’re charmed by their accent, their stories of a foreign land, and the way they casually throw in phrases like “back in the YouKayy.” It’s love! Or is it just the suffocation of T-pain-induced japa fever? And maybe a little infatuation with the fact that they keep saying “yo bruv” and “innit”?
5. “They Used Their Last Cash to Pay for Our Date”
In this cashless economy, anyone who uses their last Naira on you clearly cares, right? They even offered to transfer the fare for your Uber home! Before you know it, you’re on the phone with your friend saying, “I think they’re the one.” But let’s not kid ourselves – they might have just been being polite. The 5,000 Naira they offered for your cab? Not exactly a down payment on love.
6. “They Sent Me Morning Messages Every Day Last Week”
For Nigerians, waking up to a “Good morning, dear” message is practically a love letter. If they add an emoji? Ah! Wedding bells start ringing. But don’t forget that they could just be recycling the same text to 10 other people. Stay guided!
Moral Lesson:
Nigerians ladies, we’re a passionate bunch. We feel everything deeply. But sometimes, those strong emotions – combined with hunger, heat, and our love for good company, make us prone to a little… romantic confusion (aka delulu).
So next time you’re feeling that spark, ask yourself: Is it love? Is it lust? Or is it just the sweltering heat of a Lagos afternoon?
While you’re at it, join the Dating and Relationship community on Fusion where you have the opportunity to actually meet ‘the one’.
