In a surprising and heartwarming incident that unfolded at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Nigeria, a Nigerian student named Big Bantin created quite a buzz on campus by playfully proposing to his female lecturer. The incident, captured on video, quickly gained traction on social media platforms, captivating users who shared the video and expressed their excitement.
Big Bantin, renowned for his talents as a songwriter and hypeman, approached his lecturer, Ella Baliat, who was seated, and presented her with a bouquet of flowers. The spontaneous gesture elicited cheers and encouragement from onlookers, who eagerly urged the lecturer to accept the proposal. The video, posted on TikTok, swiftly went viral, amassing thousands of views and shares within a short span of time.
However, it was later revealed that the proposal was meant in jest and not intended to be taken seriously. It was simply a light-hearted act performed by Big Bantin for amusement. In response to the video, lecturer Ella Baliat playfully remarked that the flowers were plastic and humorously directed Big Bantin to come and collect his "plastic flowers."
The incident sparked various reactions from netizens on social media. Some users, like Ayoola0163, humorously commented, "Come and try it with iya salami fr kp... where are my slt people." Others, such as charlesunegbu1, remarked, "Based on say u wan dodge carry over abiii..guy Man." One user, bossbrown, praised the student, stating, "You propose to your lecturer hmm baba you no fit fail again, wise decision." The Joker quipped, "U don pass her course even after you graduate u still go dey pass." Meanwhile, Airkabs the digital ancestor pointed out, "You can only propose one you are dating, so it means you guys have been going out." Users like adesinajohniyiade jokingly commented, "You get mind oooooo. If she was angry, I would have just advised [you] to register for the next JAMB in another school." Lastly, user6178836388863 added, "This wan no mean say if u no do well for exam carry over no go touch u."
The video, embedded below, showcases the lively proposal and the subsequent playful banter between Big Bantin and lecturer Ella Baliat.
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