Monday, November 10, 2025 - Big Mimz, the Lagos-based content creator, has ignited online debate after claiming that dating in Lagos is essentially a scam. In an interview with Egungun of Lagos, she described modern relationships as transactional and rife with deceit.
“Dating in Lagos is a scam. Relationships these days are
filled with scams,” she said. “If you don’t have money, you are not
supposed to be in a relationship because Lagos boys can use you.
"So it’s better to use them for their money before they
use you too.”
While she admitted to not having any particularly bad dating
experiences, her perspective reflects the growing cynicism among young
Lagosians navigating love in a city known for its fast-paced lifestyle and
social pressures.
The content creator also argued that financial motives and
pretense have become normalized in the city’s dating scene.
“When you date for money, love will come,” she said,
adding that, “Fake life wins in Lagos. If you check the people who have
made it, they all faked it.”
Her remarks have stirred mixed reactions, with some agreeing
that economic realities have reshaped modern relationships, while others
believe love still exists beyond material gain.
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