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A lady has sparked conversations on social media after expressing nostalgia over what she described as better dating experiences with men she referred to as “Yahoo boys” in previous years.
Her comments, shared in a video circulating online, compared relationships from 2019 to 2022 with more recent experiences, suggesting a shift in how some men express affection and financial generosity.
Comparison of past and present experiences
In the video, the lady reflected on her perceived differences between earlier and current dating experiences, stating that past relationships felt more exciting and financially supportive.
Her statement in full
“I miss Yahoo boys of 2020 2021, they are the ones that used to impress us. Just small question like how are you baby girl they have asked for your account number. Where are you living? Aza. Have you eaten? Aza. Not Yahoo boys of nowadays.”
She further added that earlier experiences were more enjoyable and memorable compared to what she currently observes.
“2021, 2022, 2019, those benefit boys they will spoil you life with enjoyment. All the Yahoo boys of nowadays are not impressing us anymore. God will have mercy”
Online reactions
The comments have generated mixed reactions online, with users debating changing dating expectations, financial pressure in relationships, and shifting social dynamics among young people.
Some users expressed concern over the normalization of such expectations, while others treated the video as humor and nostalgia-driven commentary.
Watch the video below…
I miss 2020 and 2021 yah00 boyz, any small thing dem go don press you money, they’ll quickly ask for your aza if you said you’ve not eaten. But the one of these days are now stingy” — Lady laments pic.twitter.com/QY7S4c0eoE
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) June 19, 2026