A Nigerian medical professional recently described an unusual encounter in which her neighbour attempted to play matchmaker by introducing her to his son who resides in the United States.
The Neighbour’s Matchmaking Initiative
According to the doctor, the neighbour first inquired whether she would be interested in moving to the U.S. Upon her affirmative reply, the woman placed a video call to her son and directed the camera toward the doctor’s face.
Later, the neighbour requested the doctor’s assistance in checking her blood sugar level. After the doctor complied, the son called again, expressing a desire to converse with her and observe her appearance more closely.
Doctor’s Light‑Hearted Response
In a humorous tone, the doctor remarked that she might actually end up relocating to the United States as a result of this unexpected matchmaking effort.
She recalled the neighbour’s exact words: “The woman staying around my house called me and asked if I want to travel to the U.S I said Yes and she called her son and said she wants to show him something and pointed the camera to my face, then she said I should help her check her blood sugar levels later and before I left her son called again and said he wants to talk to me and see my face properly, I think I’m going to the U.S…”
The anecdote quickly gained traction on social media, prompting amused reactions and discussions about cross‑cultural matchmaking practices.
