Lady Erases Boyfriend’s Name from Final Year Project After Painful Split: "Na Him Sponsor Me?
- A Nigerian lady went viral after she was captured cutting her ex-boyfriend’s name out of the acknowledgment page of her final year project following their messy breakup
- The video showed her using scissors to remove the line, while voices in the background cheered her decision and warned other women against including partners in such projects
- The post, originally shared on TikTok, triggered a wave of reactions as many users reflected on similar experiences
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A Nigerian lady took an unexpected step after a messy breakup with her boyfriend as she tore off his name from her final year project. She had initially included it on the acknowledgment page while they were still dating.
The video showed the entire scene, as the lady was seen with a pair of scissors cutting out the specific line that contained her ex-boyfriend’s name.
Source: TikTok
Lady remove ex-boyfriend’s name from project
As this was happening, voices could be heard in the background supporting her decision while also advising other ladies against doing the same, especially those who may be considering including their partner in their project acknowledgments.
According to a post made available by a user, @only1ramahcouture, who seemed to have had a similar experience and shared it on TikTok.
The video shared by the lady carried a caption that explained the story. It read:
"Another day to remind you that you will regret putting your boyfriend's name in your final year project."
The TikTok clip showed the lady cutting out the part of the page containing her boyfriend’s name, following their messy breakup.
Source: TikTok
She also shared the post with the description:
"Them no dey tell person, that your boyfriend name wey you wan put for final year project, body go tell you."
Many individuals who came across the post expressed their thoughts in the comment section, with several reactions trailing her action.
Reactions as lady edits final year project
NJN wrote:
"It was never genuine."
Your Sabi tailor said:
"I no go regret."
lebiatech noted:
"na him sponsor me?"
Haniya stressed:
"You only acknowledge people in your project if they contribute in any way towards the writing of the project. So if he really did help in any way towards the project, I'll add his name. If the relationship ends, it doesn't change the fact that he contributed to the project. Unless you only acknowledged him out of love and not contribution."
Mercy shared:
"Did he contribute to the success of the project or not? Ode!"
Esther added:
"I put my ex name and I don’t regret it, cuz if I dey count my helpers that boy na top one, that’s the little thing I can do to show my appreciation for all he did for me."
Jade wrote:
"Even if things go south,I can never regret acknowledging him,he deserves it and he did the same as well."
Perfume vendor in Umuahia|Abia stressed:
"People dey put their bf name for project? Like boyfriend not husband eeeh?"
Totes//Tops//Wears//Quality shared:
"Guys take note of the name Oo( Fakunle Sodiq Abiola )"
chioma added:
"Una dey acknowledge man for project too???"
Oct~Mam noted:
"I never regret putting his name there. He was my second sponsor."
Nothing concern Barbie stated:
"Person way put person husband name nko."
jane_prints04 said:
"Wait you put boyfriend name on your project."
Suprise vendor in kogi lokoja shared:
"I actually wouldn’t regret oh even if we breakup he played a part throughout my educational journey and he must be acknowledged."
BECKY IDEHEN wrote:
"Na these kind thing dy make me vex , watin him they do there at the first place ? He buy you lambo when you dy go school ? Omo."
Mar’yam stressed:
"I put his name on mine and he is my husband now even my name is in his own too I put his name on mine den cox naa him write half of it he really try for me den dat y I put his name there but it still end in joy."
IRE NIGHTIES N MORE added:
"Unna Dey put unna boyfriends name for project."
Riioo noted:
"Even if we don’t end up I will never regret putting his name on my project acknowledgment because he came through at every point in time."
nkem wrote:
"Nothing concerns me even if I decide to further my education, his name will still be there. I owe that soul a lot."
Auchi Creamy cakes shared:
"Accept it wasn’t genuine in the first place if I put your name in my project that means you really merit it weather we’re together or not it will remain that way ,we meet for a reason I can’t give someone else the glory."
Adejorire stated:
"My dad saw strange names in my acknowledgment ….and he was asking me questions , about what and what this and that did for me."
Bb Somtochukwu said:
"I won't regret adding his name. Even if anything happens because he was and is still very supportive."
To understand the factors that triggered the lady's action to remove her boyfriend's name from her school project, Legit.ng spoke with a relationship and marriage counselor.
Mr. Ogwuche Godwin is a Certified & Seasoned Marriage Counselor, Therapist, and Coach with 8 years of experience, and the Director of GoRu Marriage Academy.
Speaking about the psychological or emotional impact a breakup can have that leads someone to take such actions, he said:
"Honestly, a breakup can hit someone in a very deep place emotionally. When people feel used, betrayed, or disrespected, that pain can push them into actions they normally wouldn’t take. It’s not always about wickedness; sometimes it’s just raw hurt expressing itself the wrong way."
"When someone has invested time, money, and emotions into a relationship, the breakup can feel like a personal attack. And in that moment of emotional shock, people react from pain, not from sense. That’s why you see someone deleting a name from a project or trying to 'undo' anything that connects them to the person."
"It’s basically the mind saying: 'If you hurt me, I don’t want anything that reminds me of you.' It’s an emotional outburst, driven by heartbreak, disappointment, and the feeling of being undervalued."
On whether public actions like this can help with emotional closure, he said:
"To be honest, public actions like this don’t really give true emotional closure. They may give temporary relief; you know, that small feeling of 'I’ve done something back,' but it fades quickly. After the anger cools down, the person still has to face the hurt inside."
"Closure doesn’t come from embarrassing someone or deleting their name. It comes from processing your pain, accepting what happened, and gradually letting go. Public reactions only scratch the surface; real healing happens privately, in the heart, and also by seeking help and support to heal properly via professional counseling and therapy sessions."
On advice to give someone who feels like showing their feelings publicly after a breakup, he shared:
"My advice is very straightforward: don’t rush to show your feelings publicly. When you’re hurting, your emotions are not stable. If you act in that moment, you may do something you’ll regret later. Breakups are emotional, and anger can push you into decisions that don’t truly represent who you are."
"Instead, pause, breathe, and talk to someone you trust, like a therapist. Give yourself time to calm down. It’s better to express your pain privately with a friend, a therapist, or even in your journal than to spill everything online."
"Public reactions may feel good for a moment, but they can create long-term embarrassment. So protect your dignity, protect your peace, and handle your healing quietly and wisely."
Lady dumps UK scholarship for boyfriend
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian lady gave up a life-changing opportunity abroad because of love. She secured admission and a scholarship at the prestigious University of Reading in the United Kingdom.
She had written her IELTS and completed all the necessary processes, preparing to relocate for her studies. However, she said she could not imagine leaving her boyfriend behind in Nigeria, so she made the tough decision to turn down the offer and remain with him.
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