In my opinion, chocolates, perfumes, flowers and bottles of red wine are so cliché and sort of un-Nigerian. I mean seriously, which Nigerian girl will HONESTLY appreciate a bunch of flowers?
Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away, and
even though Nigeria’s presidential election will be taking place on that day, it doesn’t mean you and your special someone can’t still hangout and have a great time after voting.
even though Nigeria’s presidential election will be taking place on that day, it doesn’t mean you and your special someone can’t still hangout and have a great time after voting.
In fact, you could just postpone your own Lovers’ Day to the next day. Not a bad idea, right?
Over the years, we all have grown accustomed to exchanging certain kinds
of gifts (as prescribed by our ‘Oyinbo’ [white] counterparts).
In my opinion, chocolates, perfumes, flowers and bottles of red wine are
so cliché and sort of un-Nigerian. I mean seriously, which Nigerian
girl will HONESTLY appreciate a bunch of flowers?
So if you are a sharp guy and want to make your girlfriend love you
more this Valentine’s Day and beyond, try giving her any of these 5
gifts listed below:
Gadgets:
Believe it or not, Nigerian girls are very tech savvy and they surely
love gadgets. An average babe owns a smartphone, or an iPad, Tablet and
even laptops. So imagine how happy you would make your girl by gifting
her with a swanky new Android device or better still, the wave-making
iPhone 6. This is one tangible gift she is going to cherish for a very
long time. Trust me, this one beats even the most expensive box of
chocolates any day, any time!
Makeup Kit/Set:
Seven out of ten Nigerian girls own at least a lip gloss and an eye
pencil. Yes, we love makeup! It would be a pleasant surprise if you give
your girlfriend a new designer makeup set or kit. How would you know
her favourite brand? Simple. You can take a peek into her purse whenever
she comes around or simply ask her casually so she doesn’t suspect what
you’re up to. So what if your girlfriend isn’t a makeup kind of girl?
You can then buy her a lovely designer perfume which she would
definitely appreciate. Mind you, it’s not about the price but the
intention behind it. But that does not mean you should go and buy her
Aboki perfume o! (Apologies to my Aboki pals). Just be creative!
Jewelry:
You’ve heard this a million times – ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,’
and that is so true. But what if you don’t earn enough pay to afford a
diamond jewelry? Improvise! There are other affordable pieces of jewelry
you can still buy for her. Fortunately, gold and silver come in
different grades, so choose the one that your pocket can handle. If your
girl truly loves you, she will appreciate it all the same even though
it didn’t come from Cartier. If she’s the type that likes beads and
costume trinkets, lucky you! Those ones are available almost everywhere,
in different designs, and they are easy on the wallet too. Did you just
smile?
Hair Products/Extensions: If by now you don’t know that Nigerian girls
cherish their hair, then it means you don’t know anything about us at
all! We LOVE our hair. Need I say more? Nigerian ladies invest heavily
on human hair (Brazilian, Indian, Peruvian and Asian weaves), and other
hair extensions for their braids. So study your girl and find out her
favourite mane. Yes, these hairs don’t come cheap but if she can afford
them… so can you. Abi? If she’s a natural hair queen, buy her some
really nice organic shampoo and hair cream/treatments to keep her rich
African hair glowing and bouncy!
Date Night:
Like I mentioned in the first paragraph, after the elections on February
14, the evening is free for you to hangout and chill. You can take her
to any nice restaurant, or better still, you could have a date night in.
Be a gentleman and treat her to romantic meal prepared by YOU!
Honestly, she’s not going to forget this in a very long time. A stroll
down to your favourite evening spot in the neighbourhood equally works
fine if she’s okay with it. Remember, it’s a day to express your love
for each other, and not a time to outdo yourselves in an attempt to
impress. So go on and have a great time together
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