WHAT DO WOMEN WANT?
Every woman has her own unique likes in a relationship; many do not want to be beaten, cheated on, disrespected nor verbally abused but given regular kimeza funds and freedom to pursue a career of their choice. It's universally agreed that women crave legal tender but money cannot buy love; what it can buy is a traditional introduction (kwanjula), wedding (or marriage ceremony), food and property. Are you looking for a soulmate or a bank ATM? That's the question. Money is the answer for everything (Ecclesiastes 10:19 taught us that) and makes life much easier than poverty but Love is simply an attraction or fondness and for us guys can be sparked off by anything including a woman's natural voice, gait or curves. Men want peace, friendship and sex - even for just 3 minutes, as simple as that: Males do not care how trendy or expensive a woman's hair, makeup and clothes are. Funny how both genders are wired! Every man has some ka-money, find where the bulk is hidden; it's all GOD's grace! Women also have money, so do they look for what they already have or desire more of it? Don't they look for love or is money more important than affection? Rich people eg Jeff Bezos unfortunately divorce too, so money ain't everything; GOD is everything and HE is LOVE. I heard someone say that a hug cannot buy anything but it can make you feel better. You do not have to own the whole world to be happy, a lover's smile or presence can make your morning plus weekend. No money, no love; no money, no honey! The love of money has been so demonised that you wonder whether rich men (as portrayed in many films) do not deserve to be loved when competing with poorer men for wives; they have legit feelings too. Also, someone can be broke now, sleep and wake up loaded. Does that suddenly make them worthy of love? If Godfrey Baguma (aka Sebabi) in Kyazanga (between Masaka and Mbarara) made more money than Brad Pitt, then does he also become more handsome? Despite his facial appearance as the Ugliest Man, he managed to get about three wives plus over eight kids; maybe money makes a man more handsome. One fairweather Kenyan lady once said that men who do not have cars should not get married. For her, she cannot use a matatu taxi. I guess she would rather cry in a Lamborghini than laugh on a boda (bike). That sounds quite ludicrous; even wise King Solomon who possessed no car (forget horses and chariots) had 700 wives and 300 concubines plus Queen Sheba though GOD did not approve of his polygamy. Muhammad who had no automobile married 19 wives. How about Jacob? Jerub-Baal aka Gideon, the one of 300 GOD-picked soldiers had many wives (Judges 8:30) and 70 sons. Adam just slept and woke up with a wife; stress-free. Kirikiri, mi aa ma oku (MAMO) [Lugbara Translate: Please, be my wife (BMW)]! The Koran (in 4:3 [Women]) labels polygamy as "Injustice" if you cannot deal equally with a maximum of "two, or three, or four" Wives and recommends "only one" Woman. Nevertheless, the mere fact that a man can choose four women is a remedy for heartbreak: If Cecilia rejects you, then chase after Hadijah or Amina! No stress. Malachi likens divorce to violence. Is money necessary in a relationship? Yes of course everyone needs money, you cannot eat kisses but rich people also get cheated on: What did Potiphar's wife want from Joseph? She was living in wealth but still wanted to cheat. An Indian Proverb says: When you see two lovers, don't hate, but throw flowers! Love cannot be based on money or luxury all the time; it becomes so fragile that coins turn into the requirement for loyal allegiance like Delilah betrayed Samson (who loved her) to the Philistines because of money after his new wife was given to another man and then killed. What therefore money has joined together, a richer man can put asunder. Hosea's wife was a prostitute. Uriah's wife Bathsheba slept with her husband's boss; King David snatched women like Bathsheba and Abigail from their husbands whom he wanted dead. The Samaritan woman had five husbands and the man she was staying with was not her hubby. Either you are a faithful partner or cheating slut, you cannot be both!
GOD provides, HIS hand is not short. Imagine every man earns minimum wage which can afford food, clothes and shelter! Is that still not enough? Generous Men's Association of Uganda (GMAU) also exists; they spend when they get. When they do not have, they continue to hustle. Women who treasure money as a requirement for love can be duped by bafere [conmen]; they put a price tag on their loyalty. Money comes and goes. Love first, then money later! I guess Pastor Aaron Mutebi from Entebbe Miracle Centre would tell you that gem of wisdom based on his own experience. Affordable bridewealth [aka Brideprice, Aje, Lobola, etc] is good enough as a foundation for marriage. In the Bible, the marriage present is about 50 (Israeli) Shekels of silver paid to the father of the woman (Exodus 22:16-17 and Deuteronomy 22:28-29) which was 14 US Dollars in 2017, enough to buy a goat in Uganda (By 2021, a goat was three to four times that price). For the Muslim Nika, gifts are not limited to specifics; you give from the heart. Culturally though in Africa, requirements can go beyond just one goat and include cows, sheep plus chicken. Do you even know how much money you will make or lose 10 years from now, GOD willing? Money is just a tool like a spanner, it may (by 21 percent) or may not improve the chances of love. Money is not the relationship but a transaction fee to seal the union between two families, that is why marriage vows declare: In sickness and poverty. A marriage union is like a club football transfer with a permanent (renewable) contract till death, an eternal Memorandum of Understanding or "romantic startup business" and must be recorded by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) so as to be recognised by the State (Government).
Here are some songs that debunk the fanciful idea that "True Love is only based on Money":
1. Nkuweki - IRYN NAMUBIRU
2. Mudguard - BAD BLACK
3. I'd Rather Be - JHENE AIKO
4. Wuuyo - A PASS
5. Sente - BEBE COOL
6. Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me) - BLESSID UNION OF SOULS
7. Don't Need No Money - IMANI WILLIAMS
8. Love Don't Cost A Thing - JENNIFER LOPEZ (RJ Schoolyard Mix ft. FAT JOE)
9. Best Friend - 50 CENT ft. OLIVIA
10. Cheap Thrills - SIA FURLER ft. SEAN PAUL
11. No Air - JORDIN SPARKS ft. CHRIS BROWN
12. Reason With Me - RUDEBOY
13. Sing For Me - LYDIA JAZMINE ft. PRINCE OMAR
14. John Rambo - SHEEBAH
15. Specioza - BOBI WINE
16. Bikyuka - EDDY KENZO
17. Soka Lami - NAAVA GREY
18. The Actor - MICHAEL LEARNS TO ROCK
19. Sparks Will Fly - J. COLE ft. JHENE AIKO
20. Kasengejja - MAUREEN K
21. 21 Questions - 50 CENT
22. Byafayo - VOLTAGE MUSIC (KENT & FLOSSO)
23. Kasenyanku - RAY SIGNATURE
24. Tebiba Bingi - IRYN NAMUBIRU
25. Nothing's Gonna Change My Love - GLENN MEDEIROS
26. Amaaso (Remix) - VINKA ft. WINNIE NWAGI, FEFFE BUSSI and THE MITH
27. Over & Over Again - TAMI CHYNN
28. Stress Free - EDDY KENZO ft. FACEE OFF
29. Maaso Yawe - CHOZEN BLOOD
30. Kelekele Love - TIWA SAVAGE
31. Superstar - PINKY
32. Wonderful - JA RULE ft. ASHANTI and R. KELLY
33. Love Letter - BEBE COOL ft. IRENE NTALE
34. Mawulire - PEACE PERUTH
35. Do Without My Love - NATHAN
36. Tatizo - BILLNASS
37. Yatapita - DIAMOND PLATNUMZ
38. If I Ain't Gat You - ALICIA KEYS
39. Amelia - DOCTOR HILDERMAN
40. Ayiko - LEILA CHANDIRU
41. Zali La Mentali - PROFESSOR JAY ft. JUMA NATURE
42. Ankuba - ZAFARAN
X. All I Need To Get By - MARY J. BLIGE ft. METHOD MAN
My Dream Woman (2021 Poem)
Love should not be complicated;
Either you go left or go right.
Either you strut after the woman you fancy who goes her way,
Or follow the one who loves you,
Abanoonya,
Be My Date,
Be My Wife (BMW),
Date My Daughter,
Date My Family,
Date My Friends,
Late Date!
Take Me Out!
Take Me Home!
Will He Say Yes?
Hello Mr. Right!
Shoot Your Shot!
Ultimate Love.
Dating: No Filter!
According to the Holy Bible,
Love is the Greatest Thing on Earth!
Who got the keys to the favour? LORD GOD.
There are two types of women:
Diamonds love you more than you love them,
Pearls you love more than they love you;
A diamond pearl woman loves you as much as you love her.
I meet this woman in KLA City at Arua Park,
She's like a fire truck,
Heading to Nateete or Mulago.
Where shall we go?
She can put out the fire burning in me.
What's her name again?
Could it be Faridah, the drycleaner?
Looks as brownskinned as Sheila, the TV presenter,
Salt & Pepper in my food,
Music to my ears!
Walks ahead of me,
Talking on her Tecno smartphone;
I need to catch up,
Thank GOD it's Friday!
Her gait is very unique!
Doesn't care if I talk to other girls behind her back,
Coz she knows I cannot leave her.
Then tells me how she wants me to eat my food,
Leave no trace on my fingers.
Her thighs are round like raw cassava from Arua or Sheebah the Diva,
She's a Queen Herself,
Dances like Cindy too.
I can list 23 things I adore about her.
Why wear a wig of very expensive artificial hair,
Yet her face is naturally as beautiful as a Filipino?
She looks nice in a dark blue calf-high skirt and purple top.
This woman is the rose in my room.
Will we celebrate the Golden Jubilee of our friendship like the M7s?
Maybe not,
But loving her is like winning a 50 inch TV in a wheel-rolling draw,
No stealing!
Sweet like fene,
I do not care if she is Lutheran or Atheist,
Noone has seen GOD.
We just believe what seems right and holy.
All we need is love and trust.
We are on the same page of happiness;
JESUS Christ, I will still pray for her soul at any stage.
I'm in the Gallery Department,
Till death do us from Earth depart!
Zoom!
I'm her groom.
Love Is A Number (Lyrics on Tuesday 21st June 2022)
She don't want no scrub, but I don't really care,
I'm an earlyman, I don't really swear.
Act like you want to!
I can walk the road to riches barefoot, and still buy pairs.
Let's take a walk to remember, Footsubishi!
I can't afford a RAV4,
But I can afford love for,
Only you.
Money can't buy love,
Because it's just a number.
Pick yours and let me pick mine, wama,
Like Betty Mpologoma!
Desert Dates (2024)
Can love be arranged by a third party?
Let's chat like bots, adisi!
Tell me about yourself;
I'll tell you my stories.
Loneliness is dry like the Sahara Desert,
But love is also a mirage.
You must dig an oasis where you are.
Alternatively, you may transport H2O from a distant source,
Through a pipe or tanker.
Laughter is the shortest distance between friends.
Oku invites me for lunch:
If she's filled, then am full too.
Will we have a 2nd date and another after another?
Mud On The Floor
The old and new or younger keep arguing whether I will get married.
Truth is,
I tried very hard but messed up,
Several times,
Like footprints on a tilefloor after walking outdoors on a rainy day.
My campus crush cleaned the mud on the floor
When she apologised for treating me like a bitch.
However, I need to wash my feet.
© Aleman