Episode 7 - Dating Nigerian Men: Blessing or Wahala?In this hilarious, honest, and slightly spicy episode of Shine Your Eye Podcast, Abby and Uchenna dive into one of the most requested topics in their DMs: dating Nigerian men. Is it all "sweet love and jollof" or a passport to premium wahala?We kick things off with a Praise Report celebrating Tope Awotona — the Nigerian-born tech visionary and founder of Calendly, a $3B platform revolutionizing how the world books meetings. His journey from Lagos to Silicon Valley reminds us that frustration can spark innovation — and Black brilliance is not an exception, it's a calling.Then it’s time for our main course:Why are Nigerian men trending, especially among Black women in the U.S.? From Afrobeats to TikTok thirst traps, we explore the hype, the heartbreaks, and the cultural code-switching involved in loving Naija men.💥 Topics include:Why Nigerian men are having a moment right nowThe good: strong values, big love, and that “I got you” energyThe wahala: ghosting, hidden wives, and visa dramaCulture vs. character: how tradition shapes behaviorReal advice on dating Nigerian men without losing your peaceWe close with a reminder: Love isn’t about the accent or the aesthetics — it’s about alignment, boundaries, and truth.And in What We’re Digging, we highlight the power and controversy of TikTok — the app changing lives, boosting small businesses, and creating millionaires... while fighting for survival in the U.S.🎧 Whether you’ve dated a Naija king or are just TikTok-curious, this episode is for you.