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TravelRe: Enough Is Enough, Nigerians Must Go! — Ghanaians Protest (Photos and Video) by Wadoh: 8:17pm On Jul 27, 2025
Criticism Is Not a License for Prejudice — Why Generalizing Nigerians Is Unfair, Harmful, and Counterproductive
1. Bad Behavior Is Not a National Identity

No nation is free from wrongdoing. Yes, some Nigerians commit crimes, just as people from every nationality do. But to claim that Nigerians are “giants of crime,” “giants of prostitution,” or “giants of corruption” is not just an exaggeration — it is a form of ethnic slander.

If bad apples have overpowered the good ones in your view, perhaps it’s the lens you're looking through that needs balance — not the entire group that needs condemnation.

Would it be fair to judge all Ghanaians based on illegal mining ("galamsey"wink or human trafficking cases linked to Ghana? Of course not. So why should millions of law-abiding Nigerians be judged by the acts of a few?

2. Nigeria Is Not a Failed Nation — It’s a Complex One

Nigeria is home to:

Africa’s largest economy

Globally respected authors, tech innovators, doctors, and entrepreneurs

The largest entertainment industry on the continent (Nollywood)

Dozens of regional peacekeeping missions and diplomatic contributions

Yes, Nigeria has governance and corruption challenges, but so do Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and many others. Using Nigeria’s internal issues as a justification for hostility toward Nigerians abroad is neither fair nor productive.

3. Cultural Pride ≠ Arrogance

Many Nigerians are proud of their culture, language, food, and creativity. This pride is often misinterpreted as arrogance, especially when contrasted with more reserved cultures. However, national pride isn’t a crime, and it should not justify exclusion or ridicule.

The claim that Nigerians always “insert insults” when complimenting Ghana may reflect isolated incidents online, but that doesn’t justify broad hostility.

4. The Igbo King in Ghana Is a Cultural Figure, Not a Threat

Saying an Igbo man “wants to build his own kingdom” and create segregation is a gross misunderstanding. Igbo cultural institutions abroad are not political. They exist to preserve traditions, mediate disputes, and foster community, just as Indian, Chinese, and Lebanese communities do globally.

Every ethnic group has a right to celebrate and organize its culture — so long as it does not infringe on national laws or disrespect its host.

5. Nigerians Respect Ghana More Than You Know

Despite online banter, most Nigerians deeply respect Ghana — for its peace, democracy, and beauty. Many Nigerians invest in Ghana, attend its schools, and even marry Ghanaians. To judge the entire Nigerian population based on social media comments or online trolling is short-sighted and unworthy of someone promoting dialogue.

6. Ghanaians Also Migrate — Migration Is Not a Crime

The speaker mentions that Nigerians are “everywhere,” as if that alone is suspicious. But Ghanaians also live and thrive across the globe — in the U.K., U.S., Germany, and even Nigeria. Migration is human and normal. What matters is how people behave, not where they come from.

7. This Kind of Rhetoric Fuels Xenophobia, Not Solutions

Suggesting that “Nigerians should stay in their country” or “we are suffering Nigerian fatigue” echoes the same xenophobic rhetoric seen in South Africa’s violent past xenophobic attacks. We must not repeat that tragic cycle.

Real solutions require:

Stronger laws (for everyone)

Better diplomacy

Encouraging the good, not demonizing the group

Conclusion: Let’s Criticize Behavior — Not Entire Nationalities
You can call out crime, arrogance, or disrespect without insulting an entire tribe or country. Generalizations breed hate. And hate is never the answer.

If you truly want Nigeria and Africa to rise, then support:

Truth over sensationalism

Unity over division

Solutions over scapegoating

We rise together, or we fall divided.

KingCold:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXD-OnuXqz0
Listen to this Ghanaian woman
TravelRe: Enough Is Enough, Nigerians Must Go! — Ghanaians Protest (Photos and Video) by Wadoh: 8:13pm On Jul 27, 2025
The claim that there was a widespread protest in Ghana against Nigerians—specifically the Igbo community—is a gross exaggeration, if not an outright manipulation. The facts on ground clearly point to a staged event by a small, politically motivated group, not a genuine national outcry.

Here’s why that narrative doesn’t hold up:

1. This Was Not a National Movement — Just a Paid Spectacle
What we saw wasn’t a real protest. It was a handful of paid agitators, reportedly funded by a desperate presidential candidate seeking to capitalize on tribal tensions and xenophobic rhetoric to gain attention. This is textbook political distraction—create an enemy, stir up division, and pose as a “protector” of the people.

Let’s be honest: If Ghana—a politically conscious and proud nation—truly organized a protest, it wouldn’t go unnoticed. It would be:

Widespread: Involving multiple cities or communities

Media-Covered: Dominating national headlines and major platforms

Structured: With clear demands and leadership

Legitimate: Not a handful of people shouting with printed placards and no real public backing

This event had none of those characteristics.

2. Ghanaians Are Wiser Than Political Manipulation
The average Ghanaian is peaceful, intelligent, and politically aware. They know the dangers of tribal politics and the damage that xenophobia caused in other parts of Africa. Attempts to import that kind of division into Ghanaian society will fail, because Ghanaians understand that the nation thrives on diversity, diplomacy, and coexistence.

No serious Ghanaian wants instability over political point-scoring.

3. Misrepresenting Events Can Damage Ghana’s International Reputation
The false framing of this event as a “protest against Nigerians” is dangerous. It paints Ghana as intolerant, hostile, and unstable—when in truth, Ghana is one of the most welcoming and stable democracies in Africa. This false image threatens:

Foreign investment

Regional cooperation (especially within ECOWAS)

The safety of Ghanaians living abroad. All for what? To help one man gain votes? The nation must rise above such low-level tactics.

4. Focus on Unity, Not Political Tribalism
Africans—Ghanaians and Nigerians alike—must not fall into the trap of tribal division and fake nationalism. The real enemies are poverty, bad leadership, and poor governance—not your neighbors, business partners, or fellow West Africans. There was no national protest in Ghana. There was a small, staged act of political theater—nothing more. We must not allow political opportunists to rewrite the truth or divide us for their own gain.

Ghana is better than that. West Africa is stronger than that.
Stolen:
THERE WAS NO PROTEST IN GHANA.



JUST A HAND FULL OF PAID PROTESTER BY A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO WANT TO USE XENOPHOBIA AND THE TRIBAL CARD TO RISE TO POWER.




IF GHANA DO PROTEST, AS IN REAL PROTEST, IT WILL BE KNOWN, FELT AND ALL OVER THE NEWS.
TravelRe: Enough Is Enough, Nigerians Must Go! — Ghanaians Protest (Photos and Video) by Wadoh: 8:10pm On Jul 27, 2025
The idea that “Igbos must learn to respect their host” or “You can’t be a king in another man’s land” may sound like a defense of national sovereignty, but in truth, it misrepresents both the role of diaspora leadership and the principles of peaceful multicultural societies.

Let’s address this clearly and respectfully.

1. Being a Cultural King Is Not the Same as Political Rule
The Igbo “king” in Ghana is a symbolic and cultural leader—not a political ruler, not a challenger to Ghana’s sovereignty, and certainly not an authority over Ghanaians. Almost every major immigrant community around the world has traditional or cultural figures who help organize their community internally, resolve disputes, celebrate festivals, and maintain cultural heritage.

- The Chinatown elders in many cities.
- The Oba of Yoruba people in diaspora communities.
- The Indian and Lebanese associations in West Africa.
- None of these pose a threat to national unity. In fact, they often promote peace and order within their respective communities.

2. Respect Must Be Mutual
Yes, immigrants should respect their host countries. But respect is a two-way street. If Nigerian citizens in Ghana (including the Igbo) are law-abiding, pay taxes, and contribute economically and socially, they deserve dignity and protection—not collective suspicion or threats of expulsion. If any individual, Igbo or not, breaks Ghanaian law, then they should be dealt with individually, in accordance with due process—not lumped into ethnic profiling or public condemnation of their entire tribe.

3. Singling Out One Group Fuels Dangerous Tribalism
The suggestion that “other Nigerians can stay, but Igbos must go” is dangerously close to ethnic cleansing rhetoric. When you isolate one group for rejection based on tribe—not actions—you invite division, discrimination, and potentially violence. Ghana is a democratic, peace-loving country known for tolerance. To use public institutions to ethnically target Nigerian Igbos would not only damage Ghana’s global reputation but also violate basic human rights and ECOWAS treaties.

4. The Bigger Picture: African Solidarity
Ghanaians live in Nigeria too—owning shops, forming communities, and even leading churches. Imagine if Nigerians said, “Ghanaians must go,” after one incident. It would be unfair, unwise, and damaging to the long-standing bond between our nations. We need African unity, not division along tribal or national lines. The global world is watching, and we must show that Africa can handle internal diversity with maturity, lawfulness, and mutual respect.

Let Dialogue, Not Division, Lead Us,the answer is not to expel a peaceful group or dismantle their cultural identity. The answer is to encourage integration, mutual respect, and lawful behavior—on all sides.

Cultural leadership in diaspora communities is not domination—it’s organization. Let's not mistake peaceful tradition for political ambition.
Cherrybae:
I support this protest. Igbos must learn to respect their host.

You can't be a king in another man's land.

The Ghanaian govt must identify the particular people and send the home.

Other Nigerian are free to remain in Ghana.
TravelRe: Enough Is Enough, Nigerians Must Go! — Ghanaians Protest (Photos and Video) by Wadoh: 8:06pm On Jul 27, 2025
Rejecting Tribal Hatred — Standing for Truth and Unity
To say “Igbos are becoming a nuisance across the world” is not only false—it’s hateful, dangerous, and unfair. It reduces millions of diverse, hardworking, and peaceful individuals to a stereotype based on ethnicity, and such thinking has no place in any civilized society.

1. No Tribe Is a Monolith
The Igbo people—like any other ethnic group—are made up of individuals with different personalities, values, and behaviors. There are good and bad people in every group, every race, every tribe. To label an entire tribe as a "nuisance" based on the actions of a few is not just ignorant, it's bigotry.

2. Igbos Have Contributed Massively Worldwide
The Igbo people have made remarkable contributions across the globe:

In business and entrepreneurship, they are known for their resourcefulness and innovation.

In academia and science, many Igbo professionals hold top positions in medicine, engineering, and research globally.

In the arts and culture, Igbos have enriched African identity through literature, music, and film.

To ignore these achievements and label them negatively shows a refusal to acknowledge the full picture.

3. Tribalism Is a Threat to Africa’s Future
This kind of tribal hatred has done more damage to Africa than any foreign power. It divides nations, destroys communities, and fuels violence. We cannot claim to be Pan-African, democratic, or progressive while holding onto ethnic hate.

Ghana, Nigeria, and the broader African continent are home to many ethnic groups. Respect, not rivalry, should define our interactions.

4. Criticism Should Be Constructive, Not Prejudiced
If there are specific concerns about individuals or behavior, they should be addressed legally and responsibly—not by launching verbal attacks on an entire people. Blame individuals, not entire tribes.

We must rise above ignorant generalizations and recognize that every tribe has something valuable to offer. The future of Africa depends on mutual respect, unity, and cooperation—not toxic tribalism.

Let us not fall for the trap of hate. Let us choose dialogue, dignity, and development.

Kdon2:
Ibos becoming a nuisance across the whole world! What a tribe!
TravelRe: Enough Is Enough, Nigerians Must Go! — Ghanaians Protest (Photos and Video) by Wadoh: 8:04pm On Jul 27, 2025
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Unity Over Division: A Call for Calm, Respect, and Pan-African Solidarity
Accra, Ghana – July 27, 2025

We have observed, with deep concern, reports of a public protest targeting Nigerian nationals—particularly members of the Igbo community—culminating in calls for the expulsion of Nigerians from Ghana and opposition to the presence of the Igbo traditional king.

Let it be made clear: such actions do not reflect the spirit of Ghana, nor the values of African unity, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence that both Ghanaians and Nigerians have long upheld.

Nigerians, including the Igbo community, have contributed meaningfully to Ghana’s economy, culture, and society for generations. From business and education to arts and trade, they are not outsiders—they are our neighbors, colleagues, and in many cases, family through intermarriage and decades of integration.

The Igbo traditional king in Ghana serves a cultural and symbolic role within the Nigerian diaspora and poses no threat to Ghana’s sovereignty or governance. The peaceful organization of diaspora communities under cultural leaders is a common practice globally and should not be misinterpreted as a parallel power structure.

We urge all parties to de-escalate tensions and reject xenophobic rhetoric. Protesting the existence of a peaceful foreign community sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the strong diplomatic and people-to-people relations between Ghana and Nigeria.

This moment calls for leadership—not hostility. Dialogue—not division.

We therefore call on:

The Government of Ghana to protect the rights of all legal residents, regardless of nationality;

Traditional and community leaders to speak against hate and foster understanding;

Ghanaian and Nigerian citizens to remember the shared history, sacrifices, and solidarity that have bound our nations for decades.

Africa faces many challenges, but we will not overcome them by turning against one another. We rise by lifting each other—not by casting each other out.

Let this serve as a reminder that our true strength lies not in borders, but in brotherhood.

Signed,

Concerned West African Coalition for Unity and Peace (CWACUP)
Contact: info@cwacup.org | Tel: +233 20 000 0000
HealthRe: Men Dying To Impress Side Chicks – Experts Expose Dark Truth About Sex Enhancers by Wadoh: 8:00pm On Jul 27, 2025
it's true that sex involves physical exertion and emotional excitement, death during sex is extremely rare in healthy individuals. The idea that fantasizing about sex or being overly excited leads to fatal outcomes is largely anecdotal and lacks scientific grounding.

Medical Evidence Shows Low Risk:
According to studies published in medical journals such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the risk of sudden cardiac death during sex is very low, even in patients with heart disease. A study of over 4,500 sudden cardiac deaths found that less than 1% occurred during or within an hour of sex.

Fantasy Does Not Equal Fatality:
While sexual fantasy can elevate anticipation and arousal, it does not directly cause physiological harm. The body is naturally equipped to handle increased heart rate and blood flow during arousal, just as it does during exercise or emotional stress. In fact, moderate sexual activity is considered a healthy form of cardiovascular exercise.

Pre-Existing Conditions Are the Real Risk Factor:
In rare cases where death occurs during sex, it is almost always linked to pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, drug use (such as Viagra combined with stimulants or alcohol), or extreme physical strain beyond the body’s capacity. The sexual act itself is not inherently dangerous.

Psychological Preparedness Matters:
Men who have fantasized extensively may feel anxious or overstimulated, but psychological excitement alone doesn't cause death. In fact, psychological and emotional intimacy can enhance overall well-being. It’s important to distinguish between healthy arousal and unhealthy obsession or stress, which can be managed through education and therapy if needed.

Sexual fantasy and exertion, when experienced by healthy individuals, are not fatal. Deaths during sex are rare and typically tied to underlying health problems, not imagination or excitement. Promoting safe sexual health practices and regular medical checkups is a better approach than associating sexual desire with danger or doom.
FamilyRe: What's The Wildest Thing Your Eyes Have Seen In Lagos? by Wadoh: 7:55pm On Jul 27, 2025
Please post all threads in the right section, and don't derail threads by posting off topic.
RomanceRe: I Am Thinking Of Suicide by Wadoh: 9:04am On Jun 24, 2025
undecided Start a new life, itlike you do not know the person she is
goran3310:
Leave him the child. Most importantly, leave him the child and return to your own home.
Get a divorce, give him the child in court, and start a new life.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Rokifoods Ltd - Staff Treatment, Salary Structure & Overall Experience by Wadoh: 12:30pm On Jun 19, 2025
My experience at this started with excitement, but over time, it became increasingly disappointing due to a mix of poor leadership, unclear communication, and a toxic internal culture.

Major Issues:

Lack of Direction:
Teams were often assigned projects without a clear objective or measurable outcomes. We’d spend weeks on that would suddenly get shelved without explanation.

Toxic Culture:
Leadership cultivated a fear-based environment. Public criticism in meetings was common, and employees were discouraged from asking questions or pushing back. It made collaboration feel unsafe.

Zero Growth Opportunities:
Despite promises during onboarding, there was no structured career path or skills development. Promotions and recognition seemed based on favoritism rather than merit or performance

High Turnover:
In less than a year, my team saw eight people quit — all citing burnout or mental exhaustion. Knowledge transfer was almost non-existent, which constantly slowed progress.

One Notable Incident:
During a product sales, several employees worked weekends and late nights, only for you have achieved nothing — no explanation, no acknowledgment, no compensation. Morale took a serious hit.

Overall Verdict:
The organization has potential on paper but lacks the internal structure and leadership maturity to deliver sustainable results or retain good talent. I would not recommend them to professionals looking for a healthy or growth-oriented work environment.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: How I Witness An Employee Slapped His CEO by Wadoh: 12:22pm On Jun 19, 2025
Yo. This is WILD.

At first I thought you were joking with that opening line — but the way this escalated?? From office tension to full-blown Nollywood episode in under five minutes. 😳

Also, the fact that the “he left for school” line was just a cover story?? Nah, that’s peak HR spin. And the way the team froze whenever the CEO walked in? That’s a red flag right there. Psychological safety was clearly on E.

But that slap? KPA. You described it too well. I felt it from here.

The man came back with boys and collected the TV and AC?? Not just petty, that was personal. 😂

You did the right thing though — close session, mind your business, and go. You weren’t there for Anikulapo the Office Saga. Some companies don’t need consultants; they need conflict resolution specialists and possibly a prayer team.

Mad story. I hope the CEO recovered… both physically and emotionally. 🥴

DenreleDave:
I once witnessed a staff member slap his CEO. Yes, a full-grown man slapped his “Oga.”

Let me explain.

About five years ago, I was consulting for a mid-sized company. They had just lost their marketing manager and needed help running a campaign for a product launch. I was told the guy left for school abroad. Seemed legit.

So, I took on the job. The in-house marketing team had five smart people. Enthusiastic. Sharp. We had a few solid brainstorming sessions and things were moving well. Until I started noticing a weird energy shift anytime the CEO joined us. He’d walk into a session, and suddenly the room would tense up. People would go quiet. Some barely responded. Ideas dried up. Everything became “Yes sir,” “Ok sir.”
I clocked it. Something felt...off. But I was there to build a campaign, not fix internal politics. Still, I made a mental note: If this culture starts affecting our work, I’ll speak up.
Because here’s the thing. I’ve worked in both local and international organizations. No place is perfect. Some are just better at managing their flaws. So I assumed this was one of those situations.

Until one random Wednesday, we were wrapping up our session when we heard raised voices from the CEO’s office.
“Kenneth, you’ll pay me every dime you owe me for these four years!”
Then the CEO’s voice: “Steve, do your worst. I’m not paying you.”
Then came the sound.
A loud, sharp KPA.
The kind of slap you don’t confuse with anything else.
We ran to the office. The CEO was on the floor. And the guy standing over him? The ex-marketing manager who was supposedly off to school abroad. Turns out, he didn’t leave for any degree. He was just fed up and walked. And now, he was back with boys. They ransacked the place. Took the CEO’s laptops, phones, the office TV, even the AC. I was in shock. I closed my session and left. It felt wrong to start doing investigative journalism inside someone’s business.
FamilyRe: A Response To Lies Peddled by Wadoh(op): 12:20pm On Jun 19, 2025
😂 I hear you! right?

But nah, — just trying to keep things neat and structured. The matching fonts? That's just the default swag. 😎

Anyway, I’ll gladly "shift" — or if you want me to clap back, just say the word.
QueenJazz:
Why do I feel like you and your girl are the same people.

Lol, even using the same fonts. Abeg shift. grin
FamilyRe: "Be Cautious, As Some Mothers May Unconsciously Burden Their Children by Wadoh: 8:21am On Jun 16, 2025
1. Heal, But Don't Harden
You have every reason to be bitter — but bitterness is a slow poison. What your mother and siblings did is unforgivable by human standards, but if you hold onto anger, they still control your peace. You don’t have to let them back into your life, but forgive for yourself, not for them. That way, your success won’t just be material — it will be spiritual too.

2. Protect Your Heart & Your Children
Your biggest responsibility now is to your children. They’ve suffered indirectly from all this, and they need your emotional presence, not just a good home and SUVs. Guide them, love them, and break the cycle of trauma. Don't let what happened to you affect how you raise them — give them the safety and clarity you never had.

3. No Need for Revenge or Proving Points
You’ve already won. Your house, cars, properties — they speak louder than any argument. You no longer need to "prove them wrong." If they feel guilt, let them deal with it. If they want to apologize, they will. If not, live in peace knowing you’ve done right by God and by your conscience.

4. Set Boundaries — Strong Ones
Never allow them back into your life without repentance, humility, and accountability. Even family can be toxic. You don’t owe anyone access to your blessings just because they share your blood.

5. Honor the One Who Stood by You
Your father stood by you when no one else did. Keep honoring him. Spend time with him. Let him know how much that meant — especially now that things are better. That kind of loyalty deserves love and recognition.

6. Focus on Legacy, Not Just Wealth
What you’ve built is admirable, but the true legacy is the values, strength, and lessons you pass down. Share your story — not with bitterness, but with wisdom — so others can learn that survival is possible, and success is still possible after betrayal.

7. One Last Word on Your Mother
She may never say sorry. Some mothers misuse the power of that title and forget that motherhood is not ownership — it's stewardship. If she reaches out one day, weigh her intentions. Be civil, but not blind. Sometimes, peace means loving from a distance.


You were broken, but not buried. You were rejected, but not destroyed. Now that you’ve risen — stay up. Not just financially, but emotionally and spiritually. Don’t let their actions dictate your joy anymore.

You’ve already turned pain into power. Now turn that power into purpose.

AngelSlay:
I travelled to Italy by land and crossing the Mediterranean Sea twice but God saved me. I saved almost 8 million with my mother while in Europe and my father never knew about it. I was deported after 5 years and guess what; she squandered my money to the last kobo and she couldn’t even send me 30k to travel from Lagos to my state which made me slept everywhere possible in the streets of Lagos for 9 days till my father was able to send me transport fare and for the first time in my life I felt like I have over-wronged my dear and I knew I owe all the apologies. My mother on the other hand turned my 4 siblings against me especially the last born that’s not even half my age, attacking me wherever they see me because my mother told them I wanted to kill her but God knows I was really angry at her but I have no intention of hurting her, Never.


At some points I even forgave my younger brother without him apologizing and brought him to live with me because he was constituting nuisance in the village and after about 3 months of staying with me he took my ATM and cleared my account and left with my valuables and at first I didn’t believe my eyes and I immediately called my mother to tell what has happened and guess what; she connived with the rest of my siblings and her sister to tell the village that I have used my brother for rituals but he returned after a month. because I was deported with nothing and they knows how much I need money but I was 100% innocent and there was only one person who stood by me at the time and that was my FATHER. I left my family with her before traveling but she chose to dehumanize my children by sending them back to where I never wanted to be (in my in-laws house where worshipping idol is the norm). My children was fed with proceeds from the shrine which I never liked.

Since 2019 after my deportation till now I have proved them all wrong by acquiring an enviable mansion in the heart of the city and numerous landed properties and I currently have 2 SUVs one for outing with my kids and the other strictly for church and vacations. They dont know how to start apologizing…No need sha
FamilyRe: Dear Men, What Do You Do When You Feel Overwhelmed? by Wadoh: 8:17am On Jun 16, 2025
When I feel overwhelmed, I usually go silent first. It's not the healthiest response, but it's my default. I withdraw, not because I don’t want help, but because I feel like I need to solve it alone — like asking for help is admitting weakness.

But over time, I’ve realized carrying everything in silence just makes the weight heavier.

So nowadays, I try to do three things:

Pause and breathe – Literally. I sit still, take deep breaths, and slow down my racing thoughts.

Write it out – Journaling helps me dump the noise in my head onto paper. It clears space.

Talk to someone I trust – A close friend, my partner, or even just chatting with someone who gets it. Saying it out loud helps me process it better than stewing in silence.

And when all else fails, I take a long walk with music. It doesn’t fix everything, but it resets my mind enough to keep going.
FamilyRe: A Response To Lies Peddled by Wadoh(op): 8:13am On Jun 16, 2025
Lol, if I had that much time and energy to juggle 101 monikers just to argue online, I’d need a new hobby. Not everyone quoting or agreeing is the same person — maybe the point just makes sense. But carry on with the conspiracy theories, it's entertaining 😂

As for "mad people" — takes one to know one, no? 😉
Brandiebird:
You and your 101 monikers. What do you gain from this? Are you lonely and enjoying the engagement? Why copy and paste stories? You are now quoting your own threads 😂. 2 of your monikers have already commented and the others will come out soon to quote each other 😂

Nairaland, the home of mad people grin
FamilyA Response To Lies Peddled by Wadoh(op):
My attention has been drawn to this post https://www.nairaland.com/8390904/thinking-suicide and it only fair I give a response

I met her during one of the lowest points in my life — a time when I had nothing but a tourch and a stool at the gate of a compound that wasn’t mine. I was a struggling man, working long hours for little pay, eating the same cold food every night, and wondering if life would ever give me a break.

Then she showed up — not like some movie heroine, but with quiet kindness. She lived in the building five streets awayr. Some days, she brought me food. Other days, it was a warm piece of clothing or just simple conversation that reminded me I was still human. One night it rained so hard that my corner at the house flooded. She opened her door and let me sleep on her couch. That night, I cried silently. Not because I was weak, but because I hadn't felt that kind of care in a long time. That’s the kind of bond we built — not flashy, but real. And that says everything about the kind of person she was.

Then, life turned.

I still remember the day I won 35 million naira from a sports bet. I was in shock. It felt like the universe had finally noticed me. But before I thought of banks or investments, my heart thought of her. The one who stood by me when I had nothing.

I took her to a hotel — not to impress, but to celebrate our journey. It might sound small to some people, but for us, two people who had seen hardship up close, it was like stepping into a new world. We laughed, ate well, danced like fools, and promised each other a better tomorrow.

A few months later while lodged, she told me she was pregnant.

She also said something else — that she wasn’t going back to the small room she rented. Not because she couldn’t, but because she believed it was time for us to start building something real together.

That was a turning point for me. I could’ve run. Fear has a way of creeping in when life changes too fast. But I didn’t. Instead, I found us a mini flat — nothing extravagant, but ours. I left my job (it was a toxic environment already, salaries are delayed), used part of the money to start a business, and began learning how to build a life worth living. For me, for her, and for the child we were expecting.

Some people think love is flowers and dinners. But I know love is showing up when it’s dark. Love is food shared at a gate. A blanket on a cold night. And the decision to face the unknown together.

And because of her, I never walk through any gate without remembering where I came from — and who walked beside me on the way out.

When our child was born, she asked for a lavish naming ceremony — and I gave her that. I believed she deserved it, and it felt like a proper way to welcome our baby into the world. I truly wanted to build something real with her, so I supported her not just emotionally, but financially too.

I encouraged her many times to start a business. I gave her ₦1 million to begin something of her own, but she couldn’t account for how it was spent. I gave her another ₦800,000 — same story. That was when I realized she lacked financial discipline, and it became clear that just providing money wasn’t enough. Meanwhile, the business I started didn’t go as planned, and we found ourselves back at square one.

Things at home became harder. She was stubborn and quick to quarrel. When my siblings came to stay with us, they couldn’t last two weeks before leaving. She had arguments with the next-door neighbor, the landlady, the landlord, and even the neighbors in the next compound. When my own mother visited, she and my mom had a disagreement that ended badly — my mom left upset. Later, she even went to someone on the street to claim to be her mon and to call my mother, warning her to “never try that nonsense again.” That situation led to another fight. Then I knew women are selfish, self-centered and territorial in nature

The truth is, both my family and hers do not support us being together.

We were invited to a housewarming party for our child, and what she wore shocked me — a super micro-mini dress, with her back and cleavage fully exposed. I told her I couldn’t go with her like that. It wasn’t the first time. At a Christmas party for our child, her outfit again seemed more like a statement of availability than a celebration of motherhood. Most of her close friends are either single ladies, single mothers, or divorced. It’s not about judging them — it’s just that the influence has not helped our situation.

Things only got worse. The landlady caught one of her friends smoking in the compound while I was away. When confronted, she lied, saying she was cooking with firewood. Then came her birthday — she asked me for ₦80,000 just to do her hair. I told her honestly that I didn’t have the cash at the moment. Her response? That she would find someone else to give her the money. And she did. She left to celebrate her birthday with a sugar daddy — leaving our child behind in the compound and came back around 10:30pm. If not for the fact that we have few tenants who helped watch over the child, anything could have happened.

Yes, Looking back, I realize I was in a relationship that left me feeling emotionally neglected and physically distant for over a year and a half. During that time, I made choices that weren’t ideal, including seeking affection in places he shouldn't have. Flings with women I am not proud of it, but I am human. I’m not proud of those decisions, but I now understand they came from a place of unmet needs and emotional fatigue.

What’s become clear to me is that I was involved with someone who had a strong grip on emotional manipulation, an expert in emotional blackmail, used guilt as currency. I felt like a tenant in my own life, cohabiting with someone who felt more like a manipulative stranger than a partner. “Is this what love looks like?” I often asked myself at night.. To the men out there, he’d say this: Listen to your instincts. And MOST IMPORTANTLY listen to your mom too.

I also realize now that the advice from those who care about me, like my mom, wasn’t just noise—it was wisdom I was too caught up to fully hear. I’m grateful I didn’t rush into marriage under pressure or illusion
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