If your definition of hot romanz starts with a trip to the Maldives and ends with a limitless debit card, now’s the time to press exit. Now that I have the attention of those of us doing love on a “God, abeg” bundle, let’s get into how you can make that woman burn for your broke ass.
Turn hot poundo and egusi
Thanks to big daddy T-Pain, your precious ₦10k can barely feed two mouths in the cheapest restaurants these days.
But with that same amount, you can whip up the baddest pot of egusi and poundo for two. Pro-tip: Send an invite that says, “Hey baby, home-cooked dinner, and it’s your favourite.”
Street amala date
The key is to tell her you’re making a “come-with-us” vlog to try the best amala for the tenth time. She’ll jump on the offer quicker than she deeps that your ass is cheap. Plus, who knows? Y’all might even go viral together and get social media fame.
Window shopping
Hop buses to fancy malls and let her imagine a future where she’s flexing everything her eyes have feasted on. She’ll return home basking in the delight of your grand future together.
Hire a paranra player
Forget Instagram vendors, paranra players are cheaper if you approach them directly. With ₦5k, they’ll play John Legend’s entire album for your understanding madam. Also, buy panadol extra because you’ll both need it.
Stargazing date
This one works if you’re a student in a Nigerian federal university with lots of picturesque spots. Spend the ₦10k on cookies and drinks, grab a thick blanket, head to the spot and whisper sweet nothings in her ears as y’all stare into the sky.
Movie night at home
If you actually deep it, it makes no sense to go to the cinemas. No, because how will y’all share warm kisses or do hot tlof-tlof when the movie gets boring halfway? Your understanding babe will get this when you pitch the idea of staying home for “tudum” on your android phone.
Suya date
Listen, a suya date is so slept on. It’s budget-friendly because there’s no way y’all will finish N10k worth of suya. However, for that element of romance, get the Mai Suya to rizz up your understanding babe in Hausa. She’ll never forget the date.
Beer parlour date
Your local bar won’t have as much action as a Quillox or Secret Palace, but at least no one will make you feel lesser than or make your precious jewel see all she’s missing by riding it out with you.
Crash an Owambe
You know what actually makes perfect sense? Gate crashing an owambe with your babe. You’ll only need to tip the servers to get an endless supply of everything on the menu. Might sound cringe at first but one thing about an understanding babe? She’ll reason with you even if it means doing mogbo moya.
Library date
On countless occasions, Hollywood and Bollywood movies have shown you can find love in the library. So, doesn’t having a date in one makes total sense? Especially in the romance fiction section? You’ll only have to spend the ₦10k on snacks and drinks.
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