Nigerian artist Solidstar’s recent Instagram post intended to celebrate his fiancée has ignited a firestorm on social media. On August 27, 2024, Solidstar shared a series of photos with his partner, expressing gratitude for her unwavering loyalty over a decade of their relationship, despite the hardships they faced together.
He wrote, "LOYAL! For over ten years, all she got from me was pain, tears, and heartbreak. But she never gave up on me." While the message was meant to be appreciative, it has generated a mixed reaction among social media users.
Critics have questioned the sentiment behind Solidstar’s post. One Instagram user remarked, "Wow. Pain and sorrow, new criteria for being the perfect woman. It hurts to read this, stay strong, sis," while another added, "Na this kind thing men dey like wait and see how Dey will tag her as a superwoman God no go let me collect praises for long-suffering."
Some comments highlighted concerns about the relationship dynamics, with one woman stating, "Y’all like the ones you all can mess with; if she can be messed with, then she’s the right one in a man’s world." Another added, "Chineke m oooo, marrying her is the trophy for those pains please, this forever she is doing with you please no more pain is allowed!! Make up for those years abeg."
There were also allegations about Solidstar’s self-esteem and the couple’s reasons for staying together, with one commenter suggesting, "He has low self-esteem, dear. Plus una get pikin together so she stayed for the child."
Solidstar had previously announced his engagement on August 6, 2024, with a separate Instagram post.
