"She Denied Me Like I Never Existed!" — UNN Student Heartbroken After Girlfriend Denies Relationship to Popular YouTuber Asherkine

In what has now become a viral moment across Nigerian social media platforms, a University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) student known simply as Kenny has taken to Snapchat to express heartbreak and disbelief after his girlfriend of two years, identified only as Becky, publicly denied being in a relationship when approached by famous content creator Asherkine during a campus visit.

The incident, captured on camera as part of Asherkine’s widely-followed social interaction series on YouTube, has quickly become the latest internet sensation, generating waves of commentary, mockery, and debates about loyalty, attention-seeking, and the consequences of clout-chasing in the digital age.

Asherkine, a known YouTuber and street interviewer who has gained fame for his humorous and sometimes controversial interviews with students across Nigerian universities, visited the UNN campus recently as part of his usual content tour. During the visit, he randomly approached a young lady—later revealed to be Becky—and engaged her in casual conversation. As the chat unfolded, he popped the all-too-familiar question: “Are you in a relationship?”

Without hesitation or the faintest flicker of emotional conflict, Becky smiled and responded with a calm “No.” Pushing the envelope further, she doubled down with a bold declaration, “I’ve never even been in one.” The interaction seemed innocent to Asherkine and his viewers at first—just another episode in a long list of light-hearted campus interviews. But unbeknownst to many, a storm was brewing on the other side of her answer.

Enter Kenny, who watched the viral clip and claims to be Becky’s longtime boyfriend. In a series of emotional posts on Snapchat, Kenny poured out his shock, anger, and confusion, stating that Becky’s denial felt like a punch to the gut, especially given the time and effort he claims to have invested in the relationship.

“Fuckk she deny my existence ni sha. Cause of a day with Asherkine you deny my papa,” Kenny wrote bitterly, referencing not just her denial of their relationship but the perceived disrespect to his very being. His posts suggest a mix of heartbreak and humiliation, as he watched the girl he thought he knew unravel two years of their relationship in front of a camera for the sake of fleeting internet fame.

The internet, as always, had no chill.

Social media users quickly jumped on the matter, offering everything from coldhearted sarcasm to genuine concern. A user, @demi_muse, posed a provocative rhetorical question: “Why’s he crashing out? Should she have said yes that she have a boyfriend 😒” — implying that Becky might have had good reason to withhold the truth, possibly to avoid an awkward or embarrassing public moment.

Others were more blunt in their criticism and humor. @Big_Mayorr delivered a brutal punchline: “How old were you when you realized the ‘Y’ in ‘Your girlfriend’ is silent?” suggesting, in essence, that the girlfriend was never truly his. @_hafsat_paki added fuel to the fire by saying, “He buy her diamond. Make she no deny u Keh 🙄🙄🙄 Afterall it’s just for a day. And no be sey dem sleep for dsame room or anything,” trivializing Kenny’s heartbreak and insinuating that Becky’s choice was harmless.

The most savage of all came from @Saodami1, who said, “Even me go deny my babe if FEMALE-ASHERKINE comes my way,” flipping the narrative to suggest that Kenny should understand how irresistible celebrity presence can be, and perhaps even expect a little disloyalty when the spotlight shines.

The drama has since spiraled beyond just Kenny and Becky. It has ignited widespread debates about the performative nature of modern relationships, the impact of social media attention on personal integrity, and whether partners owe each other honesty even in random public interactions with celebrities.

For many, the incident is a mirror held up to today’s dating culture—one where the lines between authenticity and performance blur rapidly in the presence of cameras. Some sympathize with Becky, arguing that she might not have wanted to get involved in a public conversation about her private life, especially in front of thousands of online viewers. Others believe Kenny’s pain is valid, especially if, as he claims, he truly supported her and was emotionally invested for two full years.

Some commenters have even speculated that Becky’s denial might have been a form of self-preservation—perhaps she didn’t want to look “taken” in front of a rising YouTube star, or maybe she feared judgment from viewers who may react to her relationship status in ways that could affect her online image. Whatever her reason, the damage to her credibility with Kenny appears to be done.

As for Kenny, it remains unclear whether he plans to confront Becky privately, move on from the relationship, or simply let the public drag play out until the dust settles. What’s evident is that his heartbreak is now internet history, immortalized in screenshots and meme-worthy quotes.

Meanwhile, Asherkine himself has remained silent about the incident, with no official comment on Kenny’s claims. Given his style of content, it’s likely he had no idea the question he asked would spark this level of public discourse—or emotional devastation.

In an age where virality is currency and relationships often unfold before the eyes of strangers, Kenny’s heartbreak serves as a potent reminder: not all love stories survive the internet. And sometimes, a single “No” on camera is all it takes to rewrite a chapter that once felt like forever.

Whether Becky will eventually address Kenny’s claims, or the internet will move on to the next trending heartbreak, remains to be seen. But for now, one thing is certain: trust, like love, is fragile—and in the presence of fame, even two years can vanish in 15 seconds of denial.