A Nigerian businesswoman has left social media users in disbelief after sharing an unusual private message she received from a male client. The incident, which highlights a serious breach of trust, occurred after the man visited her store with his girlfriend.
The Shocking WhatsApp Message
The businesswoman, who runs a store promoted on TikTok as @thelipglossstore.ng, detailed the encounter. The man had accompanied his girlfriend to her store on December 18, 2025, where they purchased items worth a substantial N200,000.
The following day, the businesswoman received a direct message on WhatsApp from the same man. In the screenshot she posted, he wrote: "Hello I was the guy that brought my girlfriend to your store yesterday to get stuffs worth 200k. I would like to go out on a date with you and get to know you more. You look so beautiful, don't mind my girlfriend she doesn't have to know. I will really take good care of you baby."
Utterly stunned, the businesswoman responded, "This is a prank right ? Wawuuuuuuuu." She later captioned her TikTok post, "Sometimes you just have to read your client’s boyfriend text and go on with your day. CAN YOU IMAGINE. That’s how they always to dig pit for someone now. I’m still shocked." Expressing sympathy for the girlfriend involved, she added in the comments, "She deserves better sha."
Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The post quickly went viral, sparking a flood of reactions from Nigerians online. Many users were appalled by the man's audacity, while others offered humorous or strategic advice to the businesswoman.
Notable reactions from the comments section included:
- @LuminaGloss: "This better be a prank cause whaaaatttt."
- @LASH & WEIGHT GAIN PLUG UROMI: "Same thing happened, my customers man was asking me out, Omo I refuse ooo."
- @Maryam so fine: "Ask him for your own 400k first before the date."
- @BIG P$: "Make he first drop 500k to prepare for the date. Then you call his girlfriend and send her half."
- @joyan: "Bro had to mention 200k."
- @AnotherFkingLashTech: "Na tax, he wan collect the refund ni."
The consensus was clear: the man's behavior was widely condemned, and many focused on the ironic mention of the N200,000 spent, suggesting it was a manipulative tactic.
A Lesson in Professional Boundaries
This viral incident serves as a stark reminder of the unexpected challenges business owners can face, especially when dealing with clients' personal relationships. The businesswoman's decision to publicly share the message has ignited a broader conversation about loyalty, respect, and professional ethics in Nigeria.
By choosing to expose the message rather than entertain it, the entrepreneur has been praised for upholding her integrity. The story continues to circulate as a cautionary tale about crossing lines and the power of social media to hold such actions to public account.
