I'm a British girl with a Nigerian partner and I don't have anything but praise and love for him.

When we first started dating, I was unsure as to what to expect from him as I had heard lots of negative stories regarding african men in general, not just Nigerians. But he totally exceeded any expectations I had.

Although he was quite reserved and guarded at first, he eventually come out of himself and turned out to be very kind, considerate, affectionate and we share the same witty sense of humour.

I should also mention that he already has EU status so that concern has never entered into my head.

Every one of his Nigerian friends, male/female, I have been introduced to have treated me with nothing other than kindness and respect. So that has also left me with a good overall impression of Nigerians in general.

So to the girl who originally posted - don't tar everybody with the same brush. You may have been left with a negative impression of Nigerian men by your father but I bet even he must have some good points. My father isn't perfect, but he had a difficult upbringing so I think that is a lot to blame, and besides, he did a good job of raising me. Think of what type of person you've grown up to be (hopefully good + decent) and that your father is half responsible for that.