A young Nigerian lady has become the talk of social media after going to great lengths to win back her boyfriend’s heart by gifting him a PlayStation 5 (PS5) console — only to face unexpected rejection in public.
According to a viral video shared by popular X (formerly Twitter) user King Chidi, the lady was captured walking confidently into a restaurant, holding a neatly wrapped PS5 console as a surprise gift for her boyfriend.
Reports revealed that the lady had earlier cheated on her boyfriend and was desperate to make amends by buying him one of the most sought-after gaming consoles as a peace offering and a symbol of remorse.
However, things quickly took a dramatic turn when the boyfriend refused both the gift and her apology. Eyewitnesses said he stood up, visibly upset, and walked away, leaving the lady visibly embarrassed and on the verge of tears as people around watched in shock.
The emotional moment, captured on camera, has since gone viral online, drawing thousands of comments and reactions from users. While some praised the man for standing by his principles and not being swayed by material gifts, others felt he should have accepted the gesture as a step toward reconciliation.
Many users also weighed in on the growing trend of partners using lavish gifts to apologize after infidelity, questioning whether money or luxury items can truly heal broken trust or restore respect in a relationship.
Social media platforms have been flooded with debates and memes about the incident, with people split between calling the man “a symbol of self-respect” and others calling him “too harsh” for rejecting such a grand gesture.
The video continues to circulate across X, TikTok, and Instagram, serving as a reminder that trust, once broken, is not always easy to buy back — no matter the price tag.
Watch the viral clip below:
After cheating, she thought she could buy her way back into his life, but unlike most Nigerian men, he stood strong to his principles.
Nigerian men forgive cheating women on a normal day for free. Now imagine his woman bought him a PS5 as a form of apology, I can bet you that… pic.twitter.com/hWO9Egtbnm
— KING CHIDI (@guzu_p) October 24, 2025