Thelma Osatohanmwen




Marriage is a beautiful thing with the right partner, but it can be hell when you marry the wrong person. In contrast, is there anything like a wrong partner?

When you think Igbo, I bet the first that comes to your head is money… 😂 I am definitely right.

An average traditional Igbo man is known for his resilience, business acumen, hardworking characteristics, intelligence and entrepreneurial spirit. They see most women as passive, receptive, vulnerable and most importantly as reproducers. So basically they are wired with the duty to protect, be in control, provide and sympathise.

Having said this, don’t you want to live a soft life abi suffer no dey tire you?😂 Well, if you do then this article is for you.


Here are the reasons to say ‘yes’ to an Igbo man

1. Money/Ego/Pounds and Dollars

Money is very necessary when considering your choice of life partner and Igbo men are at the forefront of this.
They say money is the root of all evil but it goes a long way in solving all one’s problems. I mean imagine having financial security in your relationship or marriage? Who nor like better thing 😁.

2. They will take Kia of you

These Igbo men are a special breed o. Taking care of their women enriches their masculinity, gives them this satisfaction and sense of belonging. They wired with it, imagine getting premium baby girl treatment just because you said yes? Your mind dey abi?😂.

3. Sweet names to make you Jiggy

Igbo men are very good in making up sweet names you probably have not heard before and everything lies in their accent, the way they stress and emphasize on the sweet names. They can praise you for hours hailing your beauty and that can definitely turn your head and make Jiggy, I swear jiggy is a word lol.

4. Best in working hard

No matter how undignified a business is, as long as it yields profit, an Igbo man is always in the game. To them it’s not the work that matters, it’s the fact that the goal will inform the resolution.

Now, saying yes to a hardworking Igbo man is heaven on earth because, you and any offspring you have will always be catered for.

Women like men who can support their dreams and keep the family together. So, saying ‘yes’ to that Igbo man could be the best thing that could happen to you.