A Nigerian man recently shared a humorous yet insightful post on social media, mocking bachelors who are unable to cook, especially in light of the rising cost of food in his locality. He specifically pointed out that a single wrap of moi moi [/b]now costs ₦1,500, which has made it increasingly difficult for bachelors who are dependent on buying meals outside.
In the post shared via the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), he expressed how the steep rise in food prices is hitting bachelors particularly hard. He used the example of moi moi to emphasize the situation.
“A single wrap of moi moi at Bukka Hut is now ₦1,500. Terrible time to be a bachelor who doesn’t know how to cook,” he wrote, highlighting the fact that buying food is becoming unsustainable for many.
Further stressing the importance of learning to cook, he urged mothers to teach their sons this crucial life skill. “Cooking skills are life skills. Teach your sons how to cook,” he encouraged, emphasizing that being able to prepare meals at home is an essential and cost-effective skill that everyone, especially bachelors, should have.
The post quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions from social media users who shared their thoughts and experiences regarding cooking and the rising food costs.
See some reactions below:
@your_Favxparte: “Must it be Bukka Hut? Moi moi wrapped in leaf at regular mama put still dey 300 to 500.”
@AgubosimMalachy: “To cook now as a bachelor is more costly, especially if you’re staying where power is not steady.”
@gbemigaaaa: “I remember when I was in school, all the guys in my class sabi cook😂, before I entered uni, I used to think a lot of guys don’t know how to cook, but na big lie.”
@acresofsaphire: “I just missed eating Boli today and stopped to buy one. I put on my swagger, holding N400. I was shocked when the woman told me, it is N600 for one Boli.”
@blessingnnamdi: “Even standard cooking now na beta money. One pot of stew and good soup with enough protein inside we Dey talk around 20k now o.”
@adebiyioluwafem: “A local leaf 🍃 wrap of moi moi (no microplastics poisoning) is still N200 at Iya Basira, na you wan form big man.”
@NsikanAbasiUtuk: “I still eat out cos I would rather hire a cook than make my own meals. I cannot delegate eating, but I can delegate cooking.”
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