A Nigerian lady has sparked conversations online after deciding to erase the name of her ex-boyfriend, ‘Emma’, which she had boldly tattooed on her arm during their once happy relationship.
In a trending video, the young woman was seen walking into a tattoo studio looking visibly heartbroken but determined to make a fresh start. According to reports, she had gotten the tattoo as a permanent sign of love and loyalty to her man while their relationship was still blossoming. Sadly, after the breakup, the tattoo became a painful reminder of a failed love story she no longer wanted to carry with her.
While the exact reason behind the separation remains undisclosed, the lady requested that the artist design something new to cover the old ink. She eventually chose a beautiful feather tattoo, which was delicately drawn over her ex’s name, effectively erasing it from sight and symbolizing a new chapter in her life.
The tattoo trend and relationships
Tattooing the name of a loved one has become a bold gesture of affection among many young people. For some, it represents loyalty, while for others, it serves as proof of love. However, it also comes with risks, especially when relationships fall apart. Stories of people covering up or removing tattoos of ex-lovers have become increasingly common, highlighting the dangers of making permanent decisions in temporary emotional states.
Recently, a Nigerian lady shocked many after tattooing her boyfriend’s name, ‘Akanni’, across her forehead, sparking mixed reactions online. Similarly, men are not left out of this trend, as some have also permanently inked the names of their girlfriends to showcase devotion, only to regret it later when the relationship failed.
Reactions from netizens
The viral clip of the tattoo cover-up sparked hilarious and emotional reactions from social media users. Many teased the young lady, while others empathized with her decision to erase a painful memory.
@D I A M O N 💦 commented: “Still Emma is the foundation 😂😂😂😂.”
@B🍒🧚♀️ wrote: “My single people shout power 😂.”
@Baby Nurse💉💊💊💉❤️ stated: “Instead of me to write guy name for my body, I rather write 666.”
@𝓖𝓫𝓮𝓶𝓲 𝓭 𝓼𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓯𝓰𝓻𝓵 suggested: “You for just find another Emma.”
@Cadna_blackwell asked: “If na you, you go settle with girl with this kin Christian mother hand?? 😭”
@♋️ Craving Happiness♍️ remarked: “Something wey you suppose leave come born and name the child Emma, na tactics 😹.”
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@jaxxtattoos1ugGood bye emma 👑 #tattoocoverup #jaxxtattoo #kampala #0755219580wasup #september #discounts
♬ original sound – liz