A Nigerian lady has ignited widespread debate and outrage across social media platforms after publicly stating her strict dating criteria, which require that any man interested in dating her must earn a minimum of ₦15 million monthly and own a car. She emphasized that she refuses to “trek around” or settle for anything less than these conditions.
This statement was made during a candid video shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @dammiedammie35, where the clip quickly went viral and attracted numerous reactions.
In the video, the lady firmly declared that she cannot consider dating a man who earns ₦1 million per month, labeling the amount as insufficient to cover both their needs adequately. She explained her position by detailing the high costs of maintaining her lifestyle and her expectation that her partner would fully provide for her.
“I spend ₦2 million monthly to take care of myself. How much will I now use to buy hair if my man earns ₦1 million? I’m dating him so he can take care of me,” she asserted, underscoring the financial expectations she holds for any potential suitor.
Additionally, she revealed some personal background information, disclosing that she is not a graduate, having dropped out of school due to financial challenges. Since then, she claimed to have “arranged herself” and hustled independently to survive and support her lifestyle.
The lady further insisted on the necessity of her partner owning a car, stating plainly, “I can’t date a guy that doesn’t have a car. I don’t want to be trekking around.” She reiterated her demand that a man must earn ₦15 million monthly to date her because she wants him to use his money to take care of her.
Her unapologetic comments sparked a wave of mixed reactions online, with social media users flooding the comment sections of the viral post to express their varying opinions—some criticizing her for what they see as excessive demands, while others debated the broader implications for relationships and societal expectations in Nigeria.
See some reactions below:
@Kolaqhazim: “Na this kind girl dem Dey use do money ritual.”
@Oludaily_: “I keep saying it, stop poor people from giving birth.”
@LaughNLearnX: “It’s time for Nigerian men to match the same level of ruthlessness women show in choosing who they date.”
@MAGUOWO: “Your father or mama can’t even pay your school fees and take care of you but you want your boyfriend to do what your parents can’t do!”
@echoeofself: “When the brain is empty the body suffers.”
@_okpe_boy: “So if yahoo boy used diz one now…shey area suppose understand.”
WATCH VIDEO:
“I can’t date a man that earns 1 million every month, 1 million is too small for both of us” – lady reveals pic.twitter.com/knuhU1WbVC
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 21, 2025