Nigerian music sensation, Timi Dakolo, has responded to a remark made by an X user, identified simply as Dickon, who questioned the love his wife has for him and the narrative surrounding their relationship.
The conversation began when Timi Dakolo shared a lighthearted story about his early days with his wife. He revealed how she used to feel embarrassed whenever he picked her up in the branded Picanto car he won from Nigerian Idols, a defining moment in his career journey.
However, the story elicited a mixed reaction from Dickon, who criticized the notion of love portrayed in Dakolo’s story. He questioned why some Nigerian men equate love with enduring hardship, implying that the narrative reflected unrequited affection. “I suffer for this girl hand is not a flex. Why do Nigerian men paint love as suffering? Who has bewitched you people? Everything about this story is unrequited love. Man was working so hard to get her to be with him even though she was embarrassed by him. What is funny about the story?” Dickon wrote.
In a composed response, Timi Dakolo shared his perspective on his relationship, emphasizing the growth and strength that have defined their 15 years of togetherness. He explained that his wife played a significant role in helping him level up and build the life they share today. “That woman made me level up. We have been together for almost 15 years. Now we laugh about those times,” he shared.
Dakolo concluded by encouraging Dickon and others to narrate their own love stories in whatever way they see fit, adding, “Do and tell your own love story as you will.”
The story has sparked conversations online about the nuances of love, relationships, and the different experiences that shape them. Fans and followers have praised Dakolo’s response, with many admiring the humility and maturity with which he handled the situation.