A Nigerian lady has caused a frenzy on social media after boldly claiming that any man whose perfume costs less than ₦50,000 should be considered an Okada (motorcycle) rider. The controversial statement quickly spread across platforms, igniting a mix of laughter, outrage, and spirited debates among netizens.
The lady, identified as Peace Ighodaro, shared her opinion on X (formerly Twitter), where she’s known for her bold and often provocative takes on relationships, fashion, and lifestyle. Her latest statement, however, struck a nerve with many Nigerian men and women alike.
Her controversial post
In her viral tweet, she wrote: “As a man, if your perfume doesn’t cost at least ₦50k, you’re an Okada man.”
The post instantly went viral, drawing thousands of comments and reactions from users across social media. While some supported her claim, saying that a man’s fragrance reflects his class and self-worth, others accused her of being elitist and out of touch with the realities of the average Nigerian.
Mixed reactions trail her statement
One user, Sir_enike, wrote humorously: “Hope malam own is not bad o, na that malam perfume I dey use ooo. Wetin I come be now? Lol 😂😂😂.”
Apollo added: “Perfume this, perfume that. Oga, just make sure say you use roll-on. You no get any business with perfume when your abiya dey gba 😭😂.”
Another user, ItsCletus, criticized the insensitivity of her statement: “So now we’re mocking people who ride Okada just to survive and feed their families? Some people need to touch grass.”
Abraham Golor joined the banter, saying: “With ₦50K I’m getting 25 perfumes 🤣. No be who get body odor dey spray perfume pass?”
Sharing a deeper perspective, Anasuachara wrote: “A gold-plated nose still cannot smell wisdom. Perfume does not make a man; character does. A sweet scent fades with the wind, but dignity follows a man even in silence.”
OnyeEze countered sharply: “₦50k perfume ke? Money wey I go take open business. For your information, Okada man get income pass some doctors and bankers.”
Damtos weighed in, saying: “I don’t blame her. All these people coming online to say what their boyfriend can’t even afford are misleading others. Fake life full social media.”
Finally, Theactivist added humor to the mix: “With the right combination of cheap perfumes, you can still smell nice. Have y’all tried FOGG? That thing dey announce presence.”
Debate on class and lifestyle
The post has since fueled a larger debate about classism, gender expectations, and materialism in modern relationships. Some argued that the lady’s statement reflects growing pressure on men to maintain appearances despite the economic situation, while others viewed it as satire highlighting how social media often promotes unrealistic standards.
Regardless of the divided opinions, one thing remains clear — Peace Ighodaro’s perfume remark has once again proven that Nigerians will always find humor and conversation in the most controversial of takes.