(In Nigeria) I was given December as deadline to marry – Ruger tells interested women to send applications

Popular Nigerian music star Ruger has taken to Snapchat to inform his female fans and followers that he is now open to receiving girlfriend applications. The reason? His mother has given him a clear deadline: he must bring home a serious partner by December 2025 or risk having her arrange a woman for him herself.

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Ruger humorously expressed his concern about the ultimatum, joking that if no one applies, he might be put on “distress sale” by the end of the year. He wrote, “My mama don give me December as a deadline. If I no bring one serious girl come house, she go arrange one for me. Ladies, please send in application. If not, I will be on distress sale by December.”

This light-hearted announcement has sparked mixed reactions online, with fans expressing curiosity, excitement, and amusement over Ruger's public call for a partner.

While it's not uncommon for African parents to pressure their adult children into marriage, Ruger’s way of handling it by taking it to social media has created a buzz.

The artist is known for blending humor with openness when engaging his audience. Despite his light tone, it’s clear the deadline from his mother is serious, and Ruger may genuinely be exploring the possibility of settling down if the right person comes along.

Ruger’s call for relationship applications comes just months after he opened up about his struggles with love. In a previous post on X, the singer admitted he finds it difficult to love like most people and expressed doubt over forming deep romantic connections.

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His recent Snapchat post, however, suggests a shift at least under pressure. The playful but sincere message signals that Ruger is entertaining the idea of companionship, though it may be driven more by family expectations than personal urgency.

His mother’s intervention adds a relatable cultural touchpoint, especially for many Nigerian youths who often face similar parental pressure once they reach a certain age. Ruger’s post turns that serious topic into a humorous situation, likely helping others in the same situation find comfort and laughter.

The phrase “distress sale” especially caught attention, as it paints a vivid and funny image of being forced into a relationship scenario due to lack of personal initiative. It also reflects Ruger’s unique personality confident, witty, and unafraid to be vulnerable in a humorous way.

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Since the post, social media has been abuzz with reactions ranging from women teasingly offering to “apply,” to fans jokingly advising Ruger to let his mother choose instead.

So far, Ruger has not confirmed whether any applications have come in, but fans are eager to see if this playful search for love turns into something serious. Whether it’s a real hunt for a partner or just entertainment, Ruger has once again gotten everyone talking and that might just be the point.