A female undergraduate from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has ignited a fierce online debate after declaring a strict financial benchmark for her potential romantic partners in a viral video.
The computer science student stated unequivocally that she “cannot date a man who earns less than ₦5 million” monthly, outlining a tiered system for relationships based solely on a man's income.
A Tiered System of Friendship and Romance
In her explanation, the student categorized men by their earnings:
* The "Poor" Category: Men earning between ₦1 million and ₦2 million monthly were labeled as "poor" and deemed unsuitable for dating.
* Casual "Emergency" Friends: Those earning below ₦1 million, she said, were only fit for casual friendship. “I can only befriend those who earn below one million, maybe when I need emergency 50K or 100k that’s when I’ll message him,” she stated.
* The Dating Threshold: For a serious romantic relationship, her non-negotiable standard begins at ₦5 million per month. She elaborated on the financial dynamics of such a partnership, suggesting, “You give me N3M and keep N2M for yourself.”
Online Reaction and Broader Conversation
The video has spread rapidly across social media platforms, drawing a polarized response. While some critics have accused her of promoting a purely transactional view of relationships and materialism, a smaller segment has defended her right to set personal standards, however high.
The incident has tapped into a larger, ongoing conversation in Nigeria about gender roles, financial expectations in modern dating, and the perceived monetization of romance, particularly among younger generations.
*Source: GistReel Entertainment*
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