Una lef di tin! Hey everyone! So, the other evening, I was hanging out with some friends at a small tea shop around Lumley, just catching up and laughing at random street gossip. Out of nowhere, one of us dropped a question that turned the whole place upside down: “Would you date someone older than you?”
You
should have heard the noise — some people were shouting “Never!”, others were like “Why not?” Some were even whispering
secrets about their own sugar daddies and mummies!
So
I decided to take this same question to the street — a few quick chats, a couple
Facebook comments, and here we are! From students to traders, everyone has an
opinion about dating older men (and women too). Some just want love, some want
peace of mind, some just want soft life — and honestly, no judgement here!
Make
una read dis 10 different response, nor forget for laugh small, because some na
proper Salone talk!
1.
Aminata
"Me? I nor mind ya! As far e sabi take care
of me and e nor old like me grandpa. Na for say old man dem sabi love pass all
dis young boy dem wey just dae snap picture for Facebook. Nor to so?"
Aminata
believes age doesn’t really matter if the man can love you right and take care
of you. She’s tired of “small small boys” who just want to pose online but
can’t handle responsibilities. So for her, an older man means more maturity and
less drama — fair point, because many young ladies in Freetown don’t want
headache.
2.
Alhaji
"Well, me nor to woman but I dae tell you di
truth — most woman dem like older man dem secretly. Di man go don arrange en
life small, nor to all dem small small boy wae dae vex if you talk to another
man. E lef am."
Even
though Alhaji is a man, he’s sure that women like older guys quietly. In his
own way, he’s hinting that older men bring stability. He’s probably seen it on
the street — girls going for guys with small security than chasing boys who vex
at every WhatsApp chat. Makes sense for peace of mind.
3.
Kadiatu
"Hmm, na di older man dem sabi take you na
nice place dem o. Young boy go wan carry you na okada all di time. Older man go
pull car, you go sit na front like madam. Na di vibe for me!"
For
Kadiatu, the vibe is about lifestyle. She wants soft life — date nights, car
rides, and a man who makes her feel special. It’s not just about age, it’s
about experience. If an older man can spoil her and make her feel like “madam”,
why not? She just wants enjoyment, nor to so?
4.
Musa
"Some woman nor dae gree but na di same dem
dae run go older man if dem broke. Nor to so? Una see am? If di man dey send
salone dollar, age nor mean nothing again."
Musa
is just saying it as it is — some women say no to older men in public, but when
pocket dry, they look for them. He’s pointing at the reality that comfort and
security can flip the script. He’s not blaming them; he’s just exposing the
street code — when money talk, age quiet.
5.
Isatu
"Me one na so so young bobo dem dae run cam
meet me. But dem too plenty wahala. Older man fit calm you down, e nor go
disturb you every second. So me nor mind sef. As long e fit take care me pikin
dem."
Isatu
is practical — she has kids to care for and wants peace, not headache. For her,
older men bring calm and responsibility. She’s not chasing fairy tales; she
wants stability. That’s her priority — fair enough, because na real life.
6.
Fatmata
"Mi mama bin warn me about dem old man ya o.
She say dem go use you dump you. But for me, if e na nice man, e respect me,
wetin? I nor go say no. Love na love."
Fatmata
is cautious. Her mama warned her about older men “using and dumping”. But she’s
open-minded too — if she finds a respectful older guy, she’s in. For her, the
key thing is trust and respect, not the candles on the cake.
7.
Abu
"Di tin funny ya. Di same woman wey dae say
‘I nor like older man’ tomorrow you go see dem inside big car with sugar daddy
na Wilkinson Road. Who dae loss? Na di bobo dem wae nor get transport."
Abu
just dey give us street gist — many girls claim they want age mates but
secretly enjoy older men’s “big man” lifestyle. He’s not angry about it, just
spitting facts that some young guys get left out when older men show up with
cars and cash. Nor to lie, na Salone norm!
8.
Mariatu
"Una know di tin? Older man dem sabi talk
sweet. Before you sabi, you don dey cook soup for am. But me nor mind — at
least e nor go dey cheat anyhow like dem small bobo ya."
Mariatu is laughing about how older
men “sweet talk” you till you start cooking soup for
them. But she doesn’t mind — to her, older men bring less cheating, more care.
So she’s ready to cook as long as he stays loyal. It’s about balance.
9.
Jeneba
"Mi na mi age mate I wan marry o. Older man
get plenty baggage. Some get big pikin dem already. Before you sabi, you go dey
fight for land with e other family. Nor to me one!"
Jeneba
wants her age mate because she fears older men’s “baggage” — big kids,
ex-wives, land drama. She’s not wrong — some older men come with whole family
history. So for her, she’d rather build fresh with someone at her level. She’s
protecting her peace.
10.
Sorie (34, teacher, Congo Cross)
"Mi sista dem just dae talk age age — but
better pass you date old man wey go guide you, help you set business, than dis
bobo dem wae wan snap Snapchat whole day. Me na man, but I dey support older
man dem — dem know how for maintain woman."
Sorie
is backing older men. He says they guide women, help them grow, and don’t waste
time on childish games. For him, an older man is like a mentor and provider
rolled in one. He wants women to get sense — better date older than stress with
immature boys.
11.
Haja
"If e older but e still fresh, na fine man, e
get sense, e get money — biko wetin go hold me? Na di broke old man I nor go
gree for. Older man sweet if e get small money. Fact na fact!"
Haja
just seal am — older men are sweet if they’re fresh and have money. She’s not
about broke old men. For her, age is not the prize; the prize is the comfort
and maturity that comes with it. No money, no talk — simple maths.
So na so di street talk dae.
So
after hearing all these different voices, one thing is clear — age doesn’t
really stop love in Salone. Some people feel safer and happier with older
partners who are settled, caring and can handle small responsibilities. Others
prefer someone closer to their age so they can grow together without the extra
“baggage”.
At
the end of the day, everyone wants respect, care and peace of mind — no matter
how old or young their partner is.
But
what about you? Would you date an older man or woman? Tell us below in the
comments — let’s hear your own side of the story!