Love is a beautiful thing, abi? But sometimes, the way people express it will make you cringe so hard, you’ll question whether Cupid lost his arrow or just his mind. From amala drama to Zoom chaos, these Nigerian proposals had us shouting, “Na wa o!”
Buckle up as we dive into ten hilariously awkward proposals that could win the “Most Cringe Award” hands down.

1. The Amala Surprise Imagine you’re at your favorite buka, peacefully devouring amala and ewedu, when your spoon hits something hard. No, it’s not a stone (thankfully); it’s a ring. That’s exactly what happened to Kemi, who nearly swallowed the “I do.” Her reaction? She slapped the table so hard the whole buka turned silent. The guy got down on one knee, and she yelled, “E choke! Is this why you told me not to order fish?” She said yes, but not before making him buy her a second plate. Priorities!
2. Traffic Jam Serenade Picture this: 3rd Mainland Bridge at rush hour. Horns blaring, tempers flaring, and suddenly, a guy jumps out of his keke, holding a bouquet of flowers. He kneels in front of his girlfriend’s car and starts singing Burna Boy’s On the Low. LASTMA officers were so entertained, they started clapping and shouting, “Say yes o, madam!” She said yes…probably just to get traffic moving again. Lagos will humble you.
3. The Marketplace Madness Oga Chinedu decided to propose to his babe, Ada, in Balogun Market on a Saturday. Yes, Saturday. With market women screaming prices of tomatoes and pepper, he whipped out a ring. One mama in the crowd shouted, “Beta say yes o, or he go call me next!” Ada was so shocked she forgot her own name for a minute. She eventually said yes, and the crowd erupted in cheers. One hawker even threw in free gala for the celebration. Naija no dey carry last!
4. The Zoom Proposal Disaster During the pandemic, Tunde decided to propose on a Zoom call with family and friends watching. It was all going well until Tunde’s mum unmuted herself and said, “Tunde, have you told her about the other girl in Ibadan?” The bride-to-be froze, the chat box exploded, and Tunde quickly ended the meeting. Let’s just say that ring is still in its box.
5. The Choir Performance Gone Wrong Brother Emeka thought it would be romantic to propose during choir practice. As they sang You Are the Pillar That Holds My Life, he switched the lyrics to “Ada, will you marry me?” Instead of crying tears of joy, Ada burst out laughing and said, “Shey you dey whine me ni?” The choir members didn’t know whether to clap or pray for deliverance. Awkward!
6. The Birthday Cake Plot Twist It was Adaora’s birthday, and her boyfriend, Kunle, brought out a cake with the words, “Marry Me?” iced on top. But Kunle didn’t think it through. Adaora’s mum spotted the cake first and screamed, “Finally!” The poor guy had to explain that the proposal was for Adaora, not her mum. Cue endless laughter from the entire family.
7. The Football Field Fiasco At a local football match, Gbenga thought it would be sweet to propose during halftime. He grabbed the mic and declared his love for Funmi. But just as he got down on one knee, the opposing team scored a goal, and the crowd erupted in celebration. Poor Gbenga’s voice was drowned out, and Funmi didn’t even hear the proposal. Talk about bad timing.
8. The Office Lunchroom Surprise In the middle of the lunch break at her office, Bose’s boyfriend showed up with flowers, a ring, and a small band playing Buga. While some colleagues cheered, her boss walked in and said, “This is not HR-approved!” Bose, caught between love and professionalism, whispered a quick yes before dragging her boyfriend out. Love in the corporate world, sha!
9. The TikTok Challenge Proposal Thinking it would go viral, Ifeanyi planned a TikTok proposal with his babe, Sade. But instead of capturing a romantic moment, he tripped over a chair mid-proposal and crashed into the camera. The video still went viral—just not for the reasons he hoped. It was titled, “When Love Knocks You Off Your Feet. Literally.”
10. The Church Crusade Drama Finally, there’s the guy who proposed during a church crusade. He thought the anointing would guarantee a yes, but when he knelt down in front of the congregation, his girlfriend said, “This is not my ministry.” She walked off, leaving him to be comforted by ushers. Talk about holy heartbreak!
Which One Deserves the ‘Most Cringe Award’? What’s the most awkward proposal you’ve ever witnessed? Spill the tea in the comments or share this with your friends who need a good laugh. Who knows—your story might even make it to our next cringe countdown!
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