Love, culture, and the Naija dating life — at home and in the diaspora. Written by Adaeze, LINKUP Naija's love columnist.
Beyond the stereotypes — what dating a Nigerian man is really like, from family expectations to how affection gets shown, and the questions worth asking early.
2026-08-30 · 5 min read
Ambition, family, faith and the "wife material" myth — an honest look at what dating a Nigerian woman involves, and the conversations that make it work.
2026-08-29 · 4 min read
From the first visit to the formal introduction ceremony — what happens, who to greet, what to bring, and the mistakes that get remembered for years.
2026-08-28 · 4 min read
Traditional marriage, the introduction, the white wedding — what each stage means across Nigerian cultures, what they cost, and how diaspora couples adapt them.
2026-08-27 · 4 min read
Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Edo, Efik — how inter-tribal Nigerian couples navigate family resistance, whose traditions to follow, and raising children between cultures.
2026-08-16 · 4 min read
Where the Naija community actually gathers in London, Manchester, Birmingham and beyond — and how to meet people when your social circle is mostly work.
2026-08-26 · 4 min read
Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton — where the Nigerian community gathers, how dating changes after you land, and how to build a social life in a new country.
2026-08-25 · 4 min read
A city-by-city look at the Nigerian-American dating scene — where the community concentrates, first-gen vs second-gen dynamics, and how to actually meet people.
2026-08-24 · 4 min read
Time zones, visa timelines, trust and money — an honest guide to long-distance relationships between Nigeria and the diaspora, and when to walk away.
2026-08-23 · 4 min read
Island and mainland first-date ideas that survive Lagos logistics — plus how to plan around traffic, split the bill, and keep a first date under two hours.
2026-08-22 · 4 min read
Why the Nigerian talking stage drags, what "we are talking" actually means, and how to ask for clarity without scaring anyone off.
2026-08-21 · 4 min read
Romance scams, catfishing and blackmail attempts target this community specifically. Here is how to spot them early, verify who you are talking to, and date safely.
2026-08-20 · 4 min read
The conversations Nigerian couples skip and regret — family, faith, money, children, location and tradition, with what a good answer actually sounds like.
2026-08-19 · 3 min read
Every December the diaspora returns and Lagos becomes the busiest dating market in Africa. How to enjoy it without ending January confused.
2026-08-18 · 4 min read
Photo choices, bio lines that do real work, and the clichés to retire — a practical guide to building a profile that attracts the right person, not just attention.
2026-08-17 · 4 min read
Mainstream apps, niche African platforms, or a Nigerian-specific one — an honest comparison of the trade-offs, and what to look for before you commit your time.
2026-08-15 · 3 min read