Dating in Ibadan
Ibadan is one of Nigeria's largest and oldest cities, spread across hills of rust-roofed houses, and it keeps a steadier pace than Lagos. It is a city of students, lecturers, traders and families who have lived here for generations. Wrati helps people here meet someone serious, privately.
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What dating in Ibadan is actually like
The University of Ibadan, Nigeria's oldest university, and other campuses bring students and staff from across the country. Bodija, Agodi, Mokola, Jericho and the areas along the ring road each have their own pace.
The Lagos–Ibadan expressway and railway mean many people work or study in one city and have family in the other. Being honest about where you live and how often you travel saves both people a lot of planning.
Yoruba is the language of home for most families, with English at work and school. Family and faith are central, and many people prefer to know someone well before they are introduced at home.
Dating, relationships and marriage in Ibadan
Most people in Ibadan who are looking for a partner want something long-term or marriage, and parents' blessing matters. Choose Marriage or another intention on Wrati so the pace is agreed rather than assumed.
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
Love in your language
Languages commonly spoken in Ibadan include Yoruba, English and Nigerian Pidgin. On Wrati you can list the languages you speak, and in-chat translation helps when you and your match do not share a first language.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
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Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Can I use Wrati if I am looking for marriage rather than dating?
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose what you are looking for — Marriage, Long term, Short term and other intentions — and that is shown to the people you match with, so marriage-minded members can find each other without guessing.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.