Valentine's gift: 7 Nigerians share the first time they received a gadget

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and flowers. Sometimes, love comes in the form of a gadget you didn’t even know you needed. 

We asked seven Nigerians about the first time they received a gadget as a Valentine’s gift, and their stories range from heartwarming to outright surprising.

Oruaro*

"Getting my first phone at 12 wasn’t something I expected, but when it happened, I was beyond excited."

My first-ever Valentine’s gift was a phone from my elder brother. It was a Nokia Express Music, and at 12, I didn’t think I needed a phone yet. But once I held it, everything changed. The excitement, the feeling of having something of my own. It’s a memory I still cherish.

Funke*

"I never asked for it, but it was exactly what I needed."

In 2023, I got the loveliest surprise, AirPods from a friend who was visiting from Canada. Before then, my Oraimo earbuds were terrible at voice calls, and my friends always struggled to hear me. So imagine my joy when I got a brand-new pair, along with a sweet handwritten note. I smiled so hard that day, and every time I use them, I remember how thoughtful the gift was.

Michael*

"Ladies, if you want the ring, maybe a MacBook is the way to go."

It still shocks me that a woman went all out to get me a laptop. Not just any laptop, a MacBook Air. I got it on February 15, 2024, and even now, I randomly think about that day and grin. The best part? I’m marrying the gifter this year.

So, ladies, if you’re wondering what to get him for Valentine’s, maybe, just maybe, a MacBook could be the secret to getting the ring.

Tochi*

"A dream proposal, a dream phone, and the love of my life."

On Valentine’s Day 2023, my fiancé proposed in the Maldives, surrounded by blue waters, and an iPhone 15 was part of my proposal gifts. The day was perfect in every way. While I have a different phone now, I still hold on to that iPhone because it reminds me of the beautiful union that started that day.

Onoriode*

"I screamed so loud, my dad thought something bad had happened."

Everyone at home knows I’m a gamer. I love watching the Premier League and playing PES with my friends, so when my elder sister got me a PS5 for Valentine’s, I lost it. The gift came a little late, but that didn’t matter—I still screamed the house down. My dad even ran out, thinking something was wrong. That day, I learned that the best gifts are the ones that truly fit the person receiving them.

Pearl*

"Getting a gadget for Valentine’s just hits differently, especially when it’s something you need."

In 2024, I got a phone as a Valentine’s gift, and the timing was perfect. It wasn’t my first time receiving a gadget for Valentine’s, but it was my favourite. The phone helped my business in ways I can’t even begin to count, and I doubt there’s anyone who wouldn’t appreciate a gift like that.

Fiberesima*

"Somehow, she got my name on it."

Back in secondary school, I was always borrowing my best friend’s earpiece. So, for Valentine’s, she got me my own and somehow, she had my name customized on it. I don’t know how she pulled it off, but I do know that I’ll always remember that gift fondly.

The best valentine’s gifts are thoughtful

From AirPods to MacBooks, these stories prove that gadgets make great Valentine’s gifts especially when they come with a personal touch. Whether it’s something as small as a custom earpiece or as big as a PlayStation 5, the best gifts are those that truly match the recipient’s needs.

So, if you’re still thinking of what to get your partner this Valentine’s, maybe a gadget is the way to go. Who knows? It might just make for an unforgettable story someday.

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