BBNAIJA STAR TOCHI STIRS DEBATE: “IT’S MORE EXPENSIVE TO BE A BOYFRIEND THAN A HUSBAND”
Former Big Brother Naija contestant Tochi has stirred spirited debate online with a controversial post claiming that “it’s more expensive now to be a boyfriend than a husband.” The reality star, known for his unfiltered takes on relationships, shared this view via his Instagram Story, and it quickly exploded across social media platforms, provoking fierce reactions from thousands of users.
Supporters of Tochi’s assertion argued that modern dating culture often places heavy financial expectations on men, who are expected to fund outings, pay for food, and occasionally assist their partners with bills or lifestyle upgrades even before marriage. Some pointed out that unlike a husband, whose expenses might be jointly managed with a spouse, boyfriends often bear a lopsided burden during courtship. Others, however, rejected Tochi’s claim as misguided, with some describing it as an oversimplification that ignores the lifelong economic and emotional demands of marriage—especially with children and shared responsibilities involved.
The debate highlights growing concerns among Nigerian youth about relationship dynamics, economic pressures, and shifting gender expectations. As inflation bites and disposable income shrinks, dating costs have become a visible flashpoint in gender discourse, especially among social media-savvy urban Nigerians. Tochi has yet to expand on his post, but its viral impact suggests the conversation is far from over.
