How to Fall in Love with a Superstar in Lagos

Love can strike anywhere, even in the eyes of an Afrobeats superstar. Netflix’s recently released “A Lagos Love Story” had viewers swooning over the electric chemistry between King Kator (Mike Afolarin) and Promise Quest (Jemima Osunde), proving once again that romance in Lagos never goes out of style. The film served a heady mix of passion, music, and the chaos of city life, so what better time to script your own iconic love story?

If you dream of a whirlwind romance straight out of a Nollywood blockbuster, take notes from couples like Davido and Chioma, or better yet, King Kator and Promise Quest. Here’s your step-by-step guide to making it happen:

1. Set the Scene for an Unforgettable First Encounter
   Your leading man needs to notice you. Orchestrate the perfect meet-cute: maybe it’s a near collision at a crowded concert, a lingering stare across a bustling Lagos restaurant, or crashing into him after being denied entry to a VIP event. Just hope his bouncers don’t ruin the moment.
2. Master the Art of Forced Proximity
   If one meeting isn’t enough, create situations that bring you together over and over. The best strategy? Become his assistant, concierge, or somehow land a gig that keeps you in his orbit. With time, the tension builds—and so will the sparks.
3. Make Him Chase You
   Be excellent at your job. Win his respect. Then, just when he starts falling, push his buttons. A heated exchange might lead to him chasing you through the streets of Lagos… only for it to end in a dramatic kiss.
4. Become His Muse
   Keep a little mystery alive. Let him obsess over you until he writes a hit song inspired by your smile, your laugh, or your dramatic exit from his life.
5. Scheme (a little) with His Manager
   No iconic love story is complete without a little betrayal. Maybe his manager thinks you’re a distraction, or maybe you team up to fake a breakup. Either way, some emotional chaos paves the way for a grand romantic gesture.
6. Stage Your Comeback at a Big Concert
   Time for your finale. Crash one of his shows, grab the mic, and sing the song he wrote about you. Declare your love in front of thousands of screaming fans. As the crowd goes wild, seal it with a kiss—and claim your place in Lagos love story history.

If Promise Quest could do it, so can you. So step into the spotlight, embrace the drama, and craft a romance worthy of the big screen.