A Nigerian woman has sparked debate on social media after praising Nigerian men for what she described as unmatched generosity, narrating how a stranger bought drinks for her and her friend during a night out.
Nigerian men labelled ‘hot cake’
In her post, the lady claimed Nigerian men are “the most generous in the world,” saying their willingness to spend freely makes them desirable across Africa.
She argued that women in countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe and Ghana often prefer Nigerian men over their own nationals because of their spending culture.
She further said Nigerian men rarely come across as stingy, insisting that if a man does not spend, it is either because he cannot afford it or does not find the woman “worthy.”
The account of the night out, where a man bought bottles for her and her friend without hesitation, was cited as proof of her claim.
A culture of spending or misconception?
The comments add to an ongoing online conversation about how Nigerian men are perceived within and outside the country.
Some view such generosity as a cultural trait that enhances their desirability, while others dismiss it as a misconception that places unnecessary expectations on men.
The debate also touches on issues of relationships, gender dynamics and social reputation.
Public reactions
... generated mixed responses from social media users.
Eghosa_Igbins commented: “Them de look down on us here for 9ja, no value.”
Mark L wrote: “Generous for men way day buy love. Tomorrow she go day shout men are scum.”
Nosa said: “It’s not normal abeg, no go day talk watin we no day do, Nigerian boys no send u.”
BIG DUKE argued: “They spent on you and your friend but you’re calling it ‘normal doings.’ Because they do it, you’re calling it normal doings. Lol.”
rollinsgmc defended the men, saying: “All of you sitting behind the keyboard, calling Nigerian men simp, you need to travel and see the other side of the world… Seen Arabs?”
Fillipo Saga remarked: “Congratulations to all the simps out there. You are doing a great job. The same Nigerian men that some will take for granted and want to send out of their own houses… Thank God there are exceptions.”
The discussion remains divided, with some applauding Nigerian men’s generosity as a positive cultural trait, while others describe it as misplaced and misunderstood.
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