“Only Brokies Get Triggered” — Davido’s Brother Adewale Sparks Online Debate Over Dating and Finances

Social media was set ablaze on Friday after Adewale Adeleke, elder brother to Nigerian superstar Davido and chairman of HKN Music, weighed in on a polarizing tweet about relationships and financial responsibility. The tweet, posted by user @Honeys_Money1, declared boldly, “Stop dating women if you can’t afford to take care of them.” While many users flooded the comments with mixed reactions, it was Adewale’s curt response that reignited the debate and sent tongues wagging across the Nigerian internet space.

Quoting the original post, Adewale Adeleke, popularly known by his handle @ChairmanHKN, fired back with, “Only brokies will be triggered by this… As you see by the comments, brokies are triggered.” A seemingly casual jab that quickly turned into a trending conversation on X (formerly Twitter), as users rushed to dissect, agree with, attack, or question the implications of his tweet.

The statement hit a nerve. For some, it was a necessary truth in a time when modern relationships are increasingly entangled with economic expectations. For others, it was yet another example of wealthy elites flexing their financial muscles and shaming the economically disadvantaged. But what no one could deny was the immediate impact: Adewale’s response lit a match under a long-simmering topic—can love survive without money in today’s society?

Reactions came in fast and heated. Some users applauded Adewale for telling the “bitter truth,” arguing that financial stability is crucial for any serious relationship. “It’s not even about being rich, it’s about not dragging someone’s daughter into suffering,” one user commented. “Why should a man date a woman he can’t provide basic things for? Even love needs funding,” another added.

But the backlash was equally intense. Critics accused Adewale of insensitivity and arrogance. “Easy to talk when you were born into money. What about the average guy trying to make it?” one post read. Another user retorted, “Calling people 'brokies' just shows how detached you are from reality. Not everyone has access to generational wealth.” Several others reminded him that dignity in relationships shouldn’t be reduced to bank balances, and that labeling anyone who disagrees as “broke” is classist and demeaning.

Some commentators even dug up past interviews and tweets from the Adeleke family to make their point. “Davido has always said he admires hustlers and self-made people,” someone posted. “So why is his brother now mocking them for not being rich enough to date?”

A few voices tried to find middle ground in the chaos, pointing out that while financial readiness in relationships is a valid concern, weaponizing wealth to shame others is counterproductive. “It’s possible to encourage financial responsibility without mocking people,” a user said. “We can push men to be better providers without calling them names.”

The discussion spilled into Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with influencers, bloggers, and content creators rushing to offer hot takes and reactions. Several relationship coaches chimed in, reminding followers that financial planning is crucial but must come with empathy and respect. Others saw the viral moment as a reflection of deeper societal issues—income inequality, unrealistic dating standards, and the pressure social media places on young men to “measure up.”

Adewale Adeleke himself seemed unfazed by the online storm. As more comments rolled in, he doubled down on his opinion, posting follow-ups that hinted at his refusal to backtrack. “This is why most men are suffering—trying to shame those who say the truth,” he tweeted hours later. “Money matters. Stop pretending it doesn’t.”

Known for his unapologetic presence online, Adewale has never shied away from controversy. As the scion of one of Nigeria’s most influential families, his statements often carry weight, and this latest one has further cemented his reputation as someone unafraid to ruffle feathers.

The ripple effect of his tweet also brought forth a larger cultural conversation about gender roles in relationships. Should men be the sole providers? Is it wrong for women to expect financial support from their partners? Can love flourish when both parties are still building? And most importantly, is it fair to mock people for their financial reality, especially in a country battling economic instability, youth unemployment, and rising costs of living?

One X user summarized the dilemma: “This isn’t even about men vs women anymore. It’s about how we treat people based on their bank accounts. Nobody chooses to be broke, but everybody deserves respect.”

As the dust begins to settle, one thing is clear—Adewale Adeleke’s comment, though brief, struck at the heart of an ongoing societal struggle between aspiration and reality, wealth and worth, love and money. It touched a nerve that refuses to go numb.

Whether seen as harsh truth or elitist mockery, his words have reopened conversations that many have been silently wrestling with. Can love and financial inability co-exist? Or are relationships destined to become just another luxury for the wealthy?

The online frenzy may die down in a few days, as most do, but the questions it raised will linger much longer. For now, one thing remains certain: In a digital age where every word can spark a movement, being rich in opinion might just be as volatile as being rich in money. And in Adewale’s case, he seems to be both.