Top 10 mind blowing marriage proposal ideas for Nigerians

I think I speak for all Nigerian women when I say we love romance. One of the best romantic moments ever is during a marriage proposal. It may not be grand or over-the-top, but every woman wants a perfect marriage proposal story to tell her children and grandchildren.

So, oga, yes, I’m talking to you. If you’ve decided that your girlfriend is the “one” and you’re planning a proposal, please make it as romantic as possible. Don’t be that egocentric guy who commanded his girlfriend to wear the engagement ring he bought and say “thank you” in a moving car (mtcheww…). Also, don’t be the foolish one that will propose to his girlfriend in a crowded shopping mall. There seems to be a spirit in “shopping mall proposals” that prompts girls to always say no. You don’t want that public breakfast, do you? Good, oya come and learn the top 10 marriage proposal ideas for Nigerians.

First things first, let’s discuss the meaning of a marriage proposal.

Table of Content hide 1What is marriage proposal? 2Top 10 marriage proposal ideas for Nigerians 2.11. Ice cream proposal 2.22. Birthday proposal 2.33. Breakfast in bed proposal 2.44. The restaurant proposal 2.55. Valentine’s Day proposal 2.66. Beach proposal 2.77. Radio proposal 2.88. Family dinner proposal 2.99. Over-the-top proposal 2.1010. African marriage proposal

What is marriage proposal?

Every adult knows the meaning of marriage proposal. Since this is a discourse, let’s take a look at Wikipedia’s definition:

A marriage proposal is an event where one person in a relationship asks for the other’s hand in marriage.

For a marriage proposal to happen, at least one person has to ask the other for their consent in marriage. Usually, the male does the asking, but nowadays, women have been known to pop the question to their men. Welcome to the 21st century (Yass!!!). If the proposal is accepted, it turns into an engagement which is perhaps a topic for another day. Watch this space.

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Top 10 marriage proposal ideas for Nigerians

Here’s the koko of this piece. Are you ready to take notes? Let’s go!

1. Ice cream proposal

This is one of the simplest and most inexpensive proposals. However, it comes with some risks especially if your partner is a heavy swallower, lol. For this method, take your partner to an ice cream shop, mostly located in fast food restaurants and shopping malls. Arrange with the staff to put your engagement ring on the ice cream you will order. You don’t need to do anything else when the order arrives. Your partner will understand what’s happening unless he or she is a premium olodo. Note that if the ring is located unseen in the ice cream, please be hinting your partner small small o before they swallow the ring by mistake.

2. Birthday proposal

Birthday proposals are very popular in Nigeria. This is because there are unlimited ideas to do it. You could organise a surprise birthday party and pop the question or just show up at your partner’s house first thing in the morning and propose. Either way, it’s still going to be mind-blowing.

3. Breakfast in bed proposal

This is not the breakfast we’ve been talking about since. This is the real one, as in the one that your partner will eat and say yes to your proposal. You can order an elaborate breakfast and take it to where your partner is sleeping to wake him or her up. That is, if you have money for an expensive breakfast. However, you can also prepare the breakfast yourself, even a simple one, and wake your partner to a delicious meal. Make sure you package the breakfast well with a ring.

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4. The restaurant proposal

Nollywood has revolved most of its marriage proposal scenes around this method. It’s because it’s really romantic. For this method, you can book a special table in an elegant restaurant, and take your partner there to propose during a meal. If you’re used to going to a bukka with your partner, please try to upgrade to a better eating spot. Make the moment a special one by doing something different, inugo?

5. Valentine’s Day proposal

There’s a reason Valentine’s Day is a special day for unmarried couples. It’s a day when they discover where they stand in their relationships. Many have chosen this day to propose to their partners. Valentine’s Day means Lover’s Day and what’s the better way to celebrate with your lover than to propose?

6. Beach proposal

If you’re living in a state like Lagos or other states with beaches, you can make your proposal in one of them. Proposing at a beach is one of the perfect romantic spots, especially if you’re a private person. Just target the day when your favorite beach is deserted and take your partner there. You can propose by taking one knee or just write a bold “will you marry me?” on the sand while smiling at her with an engagement ring. If you’re living in the village, take your partner to your village stream and propose there. After all, water na water.

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7. Radio proposal

This proposal will only be successful if your partner is an avid radio listener. Send your marriage proposal to your partner’s favorite radio show and invite him or her to listen to the show with you. Then watch their reaction as you present the ring on your knees or feet or whatever as the proposal is read out loud on the radio.

8. Family dinner proposal

If your partner is a family-oriented type, you can take her to see your family. During meals, which can be lunch or dinner, pop the question to her in front of everyone. However, make sure your partner truly loves you and will automatically say yes before using this method.

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9. Over-the-top proposal

This one is wild and loud. You must have money, as in be really wealthy to pull off this type of proposal successfully. You can go the Kanye West vs Kim Kardashian way by renting an entire stadium and proposing to your partner there amidst family and friends. Or you can rent a cinema room, except your partner wouldn’t be watching any movie apart from slides and video clips of shared romantic moments as you pop the question. Here’s another one, why don’t do a destination proposal by paying for your partner’s trip to an exotic location and then propose there? There are so many ideas for this method. The question is ijikwa ego? (Do you have money?).

10. African marriage proposal

I know many Nigerian men will prefer this method. However, it demands courage. Here, you don’t have to inform your potential bride that you will be visiting her family. Visit when she’s with her family, particularly during Christmas. Dress well, so you don’t look like a tout, take some kinsmen with you and ensure you carry some gifts. Tell her parents of your intentions towards her and why you’ve chosen to follow tradition directly instead of the Western way. Then wait for her dad to propose for you. It works most of the time.

So, those are our top 10 marriage proposal ideas you should try. When you get a yes, using any of these ideas, come back here and pay your tithe.

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