Men: The New Endangered Species? A Light-Hearted Cry for Help By Al Humphrey Onyanabo

Once upon a time in Nigeria, waist beads were innocent. They jingled softly beneath wrappers, enhanced curves, boosted confidence, and whispered culture, femininity and beauty. They were art. They were tradition. They were harmless.
Fast-forward to today, and men are beginning to check their surroundings like endangered wildlife in a shrinking forest.
Waist beads, we are told, are no longer just decorative.

According to street wisdom and social media revelations, some now come with extra features: beads that allegedly “force flavour,” command obedience, trap affection, and turn grown men into loyal subscribers of emotional—and financial—streaming services they never signed up for.
If you think that’s all, dear brother, sit down.

There are reports—again, courtesy of the ever-generous Nigerian internet—of incisions on private parts, done not for medical reasons but as strategic spiritual investments. The goal? Capture men, collect money, and keep them emotionally hostage without the need for customer service.

The most shocking part?
These things are not whispered in dark corners anymore. Oh no. They are boldly advertised on social media:
“Guaranteed results.”
“No escape.”
“Tested and trusted.”
“Pay small, enjoy big.”
All with contact numbers and WhatsApp links.

So the question on every endangered man’s mind is: what should men do?
Should men rise up and demand a national ban on waist beads?
Should wrists be inspected before handshakes?

Should romance now require a full spiritual background check?
Or should men simply accept that in this modern ecosystem, survival requires sharper instincts, stronger prayers, and a very firm grip on their ATM cards?
To be fair, this is not an attack on women or culture. Waist beads remain beautiful. Tradition remains sacred.

Love should remain magical—not magically manipulated. The real issue is how easily exploitation now dresses up as empowerment, and how openly manipulation is sold as “spiritual help.”
So yes, this article is light-hearted, but the message lands firmly:
When charm becomes control, when love becomes force, and when consent is replaced by spiritual coercion, something has gone terribly wrong.
Until then, men, stay alert.
Observe carefully.
Love wisely.

And remember—if the beads are shining too hard, your sense of judgment should shine even harder.
Because in these streets, survival is no longer just physical.
It’s emotional.
It’s financial.
And apparently… it’s spiritual too. 

By: Al Humphrey Onyanabo,
The Storyteller,
Tel: 08109975621
Email: nigeria360online@gmail.com