You see, Valentine’s Day is not for the faint-hearted. If you don’t have a ‘boo’ by February 14th, everyone—yes, including your mum’s church members—will suddenly become deeply concerned about your love life.
And that’s exactly how my own wahala started.
It was a bright, normal Tuesday until my landlady, Mama Nkechi, caught me stepping out of my compound. She squinted at me, hands on her waist, chewing that her everlasting chewing stick like she was about to deliver breaking news.
“Abena! Where is your boyfriend?”
Ah. Just like that.
See, Mama Nkechi is the self-appointed relationship minister of our street. She knows who is dating who, who just broke up, and who is pretending to be single but actually has three boyfriends. There is no escaping her investigative skills.
“Mama Nkechi, I no get boyfriend o,” I said, trying to dodge the conversation before she added me to her matchmaking portfolio.
“Ewo!” She clapped her hands. “A fine girl like you? And Valentine is just this week! My dear, this is not good o. Are you okay? Should we pray?”
Ladies and gentlemen, this is how I, Abena, found myself listening to a sermon about ‘the importance of romantic relationships’ before 9 a.m.
But let’s be honest. Valentine’s Day in Naija is pressure. If you have a boyfriend, you’re worrying about what to get him. If you don’t, you’re worrying about who will get you something. And if you’re in a situation-ship, well, you’re just hoping that by February 14th, you still have talking stage rights.
Me? I don’t have the energy for all that stress. That’s why this year, I’m focusing on the most reliable kind of love—self-love. And guess what? Konga’s Love Market has everything I need to treat myself! Perfumes, skincare, gadgets, fine wines—name it! Who says you need a boyfriend to enjoy Valentine’s Day?
So, if you’re like me and the world won’t let you breathe because you’re single, just smile and tell them, “I have a date with Konga’s Love Market.” Let them wonder.
Shop now and enjoy sweet deals this Valentine’s!
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Happy Valentine’s! Single or not!
