Our times are pretty interesting. No longer do people have to wait on family and friends to hook them up with their distant relatives by showing them a grainy photo with the words “He has a good job in Lagos, he will treat you right” 💀💀.
Now, with the help of great big technology and the internet, people can expand their network via social media. For some, they are lucky to bump into their life partners in organic ways on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter DMs. Others, well, they’ve to make the extra effort and join dating apps.
As someone who has used these dating apps ( Tinder and Bumble), I’ve noticed a pattern in the profiles. Here’s a list of six types of men you’d probably bump into on dating apps in Nigeria. Come along!
The fine boys with nothing on their bios
These do not show any personality or character on their profiles; why do they need to when they’ve fine faces and pink lips? too much stress. They rely on their striking good looks and sun-kissed pictures to convince you to hustle a match with them. Guaranteed you’ll find one selfie where their freshly licked lips are pursed roundly, invitingly.
The ones always fighting with hookup people
Yep, these have probably been prepositioned by possible s*x workers on the apps so they leave really loud warnings and most times, nothing else on their bios.
“This is a no hookup zone! hookers keep away! I am not buying your market!!”
Sometimes they add “and don’t respond with monosyllabic lines else I’ll unmatch you I don’t have time for rubbish” for extra spice.
Nothing for the babes who are not “hookupers”? and why so angry?
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The ones with motivational quotes for bio
Oh, these are the perspire to require, never to retire but return to aspire and refire guys. I really have no idea why they think overused motivational lines are the best way to attract potential matches.
Their quotes will run along the lines of “the sky is big enough for two big birds to fly, never give up success is built on failure, follow where your mind tells you”
How about a no? it’s a no from me
The ones who are nasty for no reason
These ones are horny by default and just scream it from their bios. They’ll go “my favorite meal to eat is you”, “Love thick thighs, thick thighs save lives” or ” match me if you want good dicking I give the best head”
I’m always like…???
The ones looking to import wives to the abroad
These ones are in the abroad (using travel mode) or are here on vacation. Their bios will most likely say “here for my African queens, I love dark-skinned women, looking for my missing rib to come live with me in my so and so country”.
What I think? these ones are the corniest. They’re most likely IJGBs and prospective IJGBs who are looking to “set p” so they can enjoy their time here to the fullest. Or, they’re catfishes. But you can believe their words and match away, especially if you’re looking to escape from Nigeria. Pay no mind to this skeptic, take risks and succeed.
…and the ones that their bios just call out to you
If you’re a person who reads, then these are for you. Their bios show intentionality; carefully curated so you can get a glimpse into their personalities. From experience, these turn out to be the best matches, especially if what was written faintly describes what you want.
Dating online is a bag of mixed experiences; you never really know what you’re getting. You may find the love of your life, might make friends for life, or just might be scarred so much you never return.
Is it worth the try? well that’s up to you to find out!
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