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African love phrases to use this season – BBTitans

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11 February 2023
As Biggie said, love is in the air. Catch the love bug and serenade your partner with these sweet words from Naija and Mzansi.
couple in love

Valentine's is coming, and we bet you are busy getting gifts for your partner, family, friends, or even your side projects. While you secure that, score some extra cool points, and be labelled the most romantic person by using words of affirmation. 

Everyone loves to have a unique nickname from bae, especially not the basic ones. Here are a few beautiful names from Nigeria and South Africa that will sweep your lover off their feet: 

Ololufe mi

Used mainly by the Yoruba people in Nigeria, Ololufe mi means "my love." We suggest using it for your primary lover, and if singing is one of your talents, take things up a notch on Valentine’s Day by learning the lyrics and singing Ololufe by Wande Coal to your partner. 

Obi m

Who wouldn't want to be called their lover's heart? Well, that is what Obi m means, so if your partner is the reason, you are still alive, let them know by using this beautiful Igbo pet name. 

Hasken Idona

If you have your eyes on one person, this romantic Hausa name will be perfect for your significant other; It means "apple of my eyes," and it is guaranteed to leave your partner gushing. 

Phakade Lami

A Zulu proverb, a romantic way of expressing your love to your bae. Whether you miss them at the time or they drive you crazy in love, they’re your heartbeat situation, your love is heated and your ship is at it's peak.  

Fatela

I love you, I vibe with you, I feel you is what Fatela means in our love language dictionary. This is a way of telling your Valentine that you’re head over heels over in love with them. 

Sweery

There’s a bit of playfulness in umjolo. A heated ship needs to be fun. Sweery is a light hearted way of calling the love your love that’ll leave them red in their face.

With all that said, it’s the month of love. How will you express your love to your Valentine?

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