“Only Brokies Will Be Triggered”: Davido’s Brother Sparks Debate on Money and Dating Standards
Adewale Adeleke, businessman and elder brother to Nigerian superstar Davido, has stirred heated reactions online after wading into a controversial relationship discourse that has gripped Nigerian social media.
It all began when an X (formerly Twitter) user tweeted:
“Stop dating women if you can’t afford to take care of them.”
While the post was already gaining traction, Adewale amplified the conversation by quoting the tweet with his blunt take:
“Only brokies will be triggered by this…”
💥 The Tweet Heard Around Twitter NG
Adewale’s response immediately went viral, splitting opinions across timelines. For some, it was an honest, unfiltered truth; for others, it reeked of materialism, elitism, and outdated gender roles.
Supporters praised his perspective, noting that financial stability is a key part of responsible relationships, especially in a society where economic pressures weigh heavily.
Critics, however, pushed back:
“Is love now a transaction?”
“So broke people don’t deserve companionship?”
“Why are women expected to be bills and men expected to be banks?”
🧠 Opinion: Should Love Come With a Price Tag?
Adewale’s comment touches a nerve in modern relationships. While financial preparedness is undeniably important, reducing dating to one person “taking care” of another reinforces outdated stereotypes — especially in a generation preaching partnership, not dependency.
Yes, no one should enter a relationship they can’t sustain emotionally, mentally, or financially. But at the same time, relationships shouldn't be viewed as rescue missions or status symbols based solely on earning power.
We must ask: is the real problem “broke men,” or is it a culture that values luxury over loyalty and optics over connection?
📣 What Nigerians Are Saying:
“He’s not lying though. Men should be providers, period.”
“This mindset is why genuine love is rare now. Everyone’s playing a role.”
“So if I’m still building my life, I shouldn’t be allowed to date?”
“Broke or not, don’t date above your means. Simple.”
📈 Trending Hashtags:
#AdewaleAdeleke
#DatingStandards
#TwitterNG
#FinancialReadiness
#RelationshipGoals
#BrokeShaming
#LoveOrLuxury
#DavidoBrother
#ModernRelationships
#DatingInNigeria
❤️ At the end of the day, maybe it’s not just about being “rich” or “broke” — maybe it’s about being ready. Ready to give, to grow, to be present — and yes, to pay the bills when it’s your turn.
