Nigerian Conservative City Turns to Online Matchmaking for Love
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 17, 2026, 21:15 IST | Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 21:15 IST
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Matchmaking websites are booming in Kano, blending traditional methods with artificial intelligence as more Nigerians turn to professional intermediaries to find a spouse.
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