In myopinion, chocolates, perfumes, flowers and bottles of red wine are so cliché andsort ofun-
Nigerian. I mean seriously, which Nigerian girl will HONESTLY appreciate a bunch offlowers?
Valentine’s Day is just a couple of daysaway, and even though Nigeria’s presidential election will be taking place on that day, it doesn’t mean youandyour special someone can’t still hangout andhavea 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 havegrown accustomed to exchanging certain kinds of gifts(asprescribed by our ‘Oyinbo’ [white] counterparts). Inmy opinion, chocolates, perfumes, flowers andbottles ofred wine are so cliché and sort of un- Nigerian.
I meanseriously, which Nigerian girl will HONESTLY appreciate a bunch of flowers? So ifyou are a sharp guy and want to make your girlfriend love you more this Valentine’s Day andbeyond, try giving her any of these 5 gifts listed below:
1. Gadgets: Believe it or not, Nigerian girls are verytech savvyand they surely love gadgets. An average babe owns a smartphone, or an iPad, Tablet and even laptops. So imagine how happyyouwould make your girl bygifting her with a swankynew Android device » or better still, the wave-making iPhone 6 ». This is one tangible gift she is going to cherish for a verylong time. Trust me, this one beats even the most expensive box of chocolates any day, any time!
2. 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 yougive your girlfriend a new designer makeup set or kit. How would youknowher favourite brand? Simple. You can take a peek into her purse whenever she comes around or simply askher casually so she doesn’t suspect what you’re upto. Sowhat if your girlfriend isn’t a makeup kindof girl? You can then buy her a lovely designer perfume which she would definitely appreciate. Mind you, it’s not aboutthe price but the intention behind it. But that does not mean youshould goandbuyher Aboki perfume o! (Apologies to my Aboki pals). Just be creative!
3. Jewelry: You’ve heard this a million times – ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,’ andthat is so true. But what if youdon’t earn enough pay to afforda diamond jewelry? Improvise! There are other affordable pieces ofjewelry youcan still buy for her. Fortunately, gold andsilver come in different grades, so choose the one that your pocket can handle. Ifyour girl truly loves you, she will appreciate it all the sameeven though it didn’t come from Cartier. Ifshe’s the type that likes beads and costume trinkets » , lucky you! Those ones are available almost everywhere, in different designs, and they are easy onthe wallet too. Did youjust smile?
4. Hair Products/Extensions: Ifbynow youdon’t know that Nigerian girls cherish their hair, then it means you don’t knowanything aboutus at all! We LOVE our hair. Need I saymore? Nigerian ladies invest heavily on human hair (Brazilian, Indian, Peruvian and Asian weaves), andother hair extensions for their braids. So study your girl andfind out her favourite mane. Yes, these hairs don’t come cheapbut if she can afford them… so canyou. Abi? Ifshe’s a natural hair »queen, buyher some really nice organic shampoo and hair cream/treatments to keep her rich African hairglowing and bouncy!
5. DateNight: Like I mentioned in the first paragraph, after the elections onFebruary 14, the evening is free for youto hangout andchill. You can take her to any nice restaurant, or better still, youcould havea date night in ». Be a gentleman and treat her to romantic meal prepared byYOU! Honestly, she’s not going to forget this in a verylong time. A stroll down to your favourite evening spot in the neighbourhood equally works fineif she’s okay with it. Remember, it’s a day to express your love for each other, andnot a time to outdo yourselves in an attempt to impress. So go onandhave a great time together.
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