A young Nigerian woman has set social media ablaze after sharing a hilarious and candid conversation with her driver, in which she playfully proposed marriage to him. The video, which was posted on December 1, 2025, quickly went viral, drawing widespread commentary for the driver's unexpectedly witty and self-aware rejection.
The Viral Proposal and Witty Exchange
The lady, who uses the TikTok handle @uju_pawpaw, shared the clip with the caption: "Teased my Uber driver to marry me." In the video, she initiated the conversation by telling the driver, "I'm a woman, no be man you be, come marry me abegi, dey find husband." Rather than being flustered, the driver responded with calm humor and a dose of reality.
He stylishly deflected the proposal by suggesting, "Maybe just be a sugar mummy." When she pressed him to be bold and marry her, he highlighted the perceived economic disparity between them. His now-famous reply was: "Hee daily lifestyle alone is more than my monthly salary, look at her face na. Hee skin routine is more than my 3 months hustle."
The lady tried to counter, claiming she inherited her good skin from her mother and didn't use expensive creams. However, the driver, demonstrating sharp observation, added: "In this Lagos wey sun dey like this, your face dey without pimples, your eye white... you na correct odogwu. I can be your sugar boy... na you go dey take care of me."
Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The clip resonated deeply with Nigerian social media users, sparking a flood of comments that praised the driver's mindset. Many saw his response as a reflection of the financial anxieties and intimidation some men feel regarding modern relationships and marriage.
One user, glambypreccy, commented: "I love when a man knows a woman is out of his league." Another user, Big_Noni, noted: "This sounds like joke but this is why a lot of guys are running away from marriage. They feel intimidated."
The driver was humorously hailed as a "senior gheghe student" and a graduate from the "geh geh university with first class honor," slang terms praising his street-smart and pragmatic approach to the situation.
Broader Conversations on Modern Relationships
The viral moment has transcended mere comedy, triggering serious discussions about self-worth, financial pressure in relationships, and gender dynamics in Nigeria. Comments like Keeimfootfits U's—"Sometimes guys run away from beautiful ladies, cos they believe their beauty will attract wealthier people"—show the underlying socio-economic themes the video touched upon.
While the exchange was lighthearted, users acknowledged the kernel of truth in the driver's jokes. GOLD_EMPIRE shared: "While laughing I was crying too for behind this whole jokes reality was said. Some part of this cruise hit me for I’m a victim of some part."
The video remains a talking point, highlighting how everyday interactions in Nigeria, like a ride in Lagos, can unfold into national conversations about love, money, and societal expectations.
