A young Nigerian woman has sent social media into a frenzy after she publicly celebrated a staggering financial gift from a stranger. The lady, identified online as @the_bigmira, received a sum of N600,000 as a New Year's present from a man who contacted her solely to appreciate her beauty.
The Viral Transaction That Left Her Shaking
In a post that quickly gained traction on January 1, 2026, the lady shared a screenshot of the bank credit alert, expressing her overwhelming shock. She confessed that the event, which occurred on New Year's Eve, left her emotionally unsettled and grateful.
"You guys, this happened last night and I still haven’t recovered from it," she wrote on her X (formerly Twitter) account. "There are good men on this app oh. I know you’ll see this and I’m saying thank you again. Something just happened right now, someone sent me money for new year. I’ll post it, I’m shaking rn."
How the Unexpected Gift Unfolded
The interaction began when the man sent her a direct message on the platform with New Year greetings. He immediately complimented her appearance and stated his intention.
"Hey Mira Happy New Year. You look very pretty. I want to appreciate your beauty with a little something as a new year gift. I mean no harm. Send account details," his message read.
After initially believing it was a joke, the lady provided her details. Following the successful transfer of N600,000, her disbelief turned to profound gratitude. "Are you for real? Jesus. OMG. I thought you were joking. Thank you so much. I really appreciate," she responded to the benefactor.
Nigerian Netizens Divided in Their Reactions
The post ignited a firestorm of mixed reactions from Nigerians on the X app, highlighting a clear divide in public opinion.
Many users were highly critical of the man's action. A user named Chukwuemeka argued that such gestures enable problematic behavior: "Na stupeed men like this dey enable the hypergamy of some women. How do you send 600k to a lady and say it’s just to appreciate her beauty... When na we men be the real wahala."
Mr Wondakind was blunt in his critique of the recipient: "Your definition of ‘good man’ na who send you money for looking pretty. You’re just a hungry foool."
Others saw humor or opportunity in the situation. Nathan simply commented: "Make Dem send me moni too na. Congratulations anyways."
Some, like Omo Ogun, analyzed the potential strategy behind the gift, suggesting the monetary approach might set a wrong precedent in courtship: "After sending money then bro asked 'I no fit play with fine girl na. Can I have your WhatsApp if you don't mind?'... Na guys like this no dey make ladies rate men when they ask them out."
The incident underscores the ongoing conversations in Nigeria about wealth, gender dynamics, and the unexpected ways social media continues to reshape personal interactions and gift-giving culture.
