Nigeria, June 6 -- As an opinion writer, one often gets boxed into dissecting the serious, the controversial, and sometimes the downright depressing, from the decay in governance to the labyrinth of bad economic policies. But every now and then, it becomes necessary, even therapeutic, to veer off that path and focus on something lighter, more reflective of the human spirit.

After all, content consumption is no longer a one-way street; audiences on social media now dictate the rhythm of discourse. And lately, social media across Africa, especially platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram, have been awash with videos, memes, and threads celebrating the charm, swagger, and emotional appeal of Nigerian men. One vir...