Erigga has blamed Yahoo boys for destroying genuine love, saying relationships now revolve around money, not emotions.
He urged men and women to rebuild romance on honesty, respect, and true connection.
Nigerian rapper Erigga has said that love in today’s society has lost its meaning, blaming Yahoo boys for turning relationships into business transactions instead of emotional connections.
Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM Lagos, the Warri-born artist said the influence of internet fraudsters and their flashy lifestyle has created fake expectations and pressure in relationships.
“Yahoo boys don kill romance. [Genuine] romance no longer exists. When last did you see two lovers holding hands together in the street? It has been long we saw such. The problem now is that we are raising weak men who feel their entire value is in their pockets,” he said.
Erigga recalled how dating used to be fun and simple, not about showing off or spending heavily.
“Nowadays, relationship is expensive. It used to be meat pie, Mr Biggs Fanta, very affordable back then. And the women were very appreciative. But men also share in the blame, weak men are the ones who set the standards, women took and raised the bars,” he lamented.
He said that the culture of flaunting wealth has destroyed genuine affection, urging men to focus on emotional and mental connection instead of money.
“Men need to understand that love no be by money alone. You can have emotional intelligence, sense of humor, or deep communication, that’s what truly connects people. Not just spraying cash,” he said.
Erigga also advised women to value men for who they are, not just what they can offer financially, stressing that real love must return to honesty, respect, and understanding.
