Opeyemi Famakin, a famous Nigerian food critic, recently expressed his opinion on love, emphasizing that men in Nigeria do not receive unconditional love.
During a discussion on the BTS Reality podcast, hosted by Jermaine, Famakin stated that men in Nigeria are loved only when specific conditions are met.
He said, “I can speak in the Nigerian context and I can say that men are loved but it is very conditional. Women would say this and that but in my own opinion I think the love for men is purely conditional. There are exceptions, yes. But generally speaking, it is very conditional, we are loved on conditions.”
The critic stated a condition called “potential,” which suggests that Nigerian women would be willing to be in a relationship with a man who is still exploring his own identity, as long as they perceive potential in him.
He also said, “When Nigerian girls see potential they can invest in potential. If a man is growing slowly one year is fine but if there’s no progress for five years, I’ll say she should leave the man. But if she loves him and wants to stay, I won’t encourage her to be with the man”.
Famakin stressed that he would not recommend a woman to remain in a relationship with a man who is still in the process of self-discovery even after a period of five years.
“Imagine if your sister is dating a guy that is finding his footing for five years, he’s slowly growing. Would you encourage her to stay? Cho Cho Cho, no workings,” he said
