Nnene

Name: NneneHometown: Lithonia, Georgia and Imo State, NigeriaAge: 23Age You First Fell in Love: At this stage in life, I haven't experienced true love.Love Is: Love is beyond mushy romance, it is recognizing the flaws in the other individual and still working to enhance and transform each other. It is someone caring about your mental, spiritual and physical state and growth. I think it is society that has misconstrued the idea of love, it has lost its meaning. As a Nigerian, I have seen that love is a part of life and that you can have everything and still feel incomplete without someone to share it with. Not waiting for components; there again why Nigerians go from single to married is because we look for the right person, there's no need to date multiple people. African culture taught me to also pray to receive real love and to not be fooled by everything that glitters.

Uche

Name: UcheHometown: Decatur, Georgia and Abiriba, NigeriaAge: 24Age You First Fell in Love: I've never been in love.Love is: Giving yourself completely, I think that's why I've never been in love because I wouldn't be able to recover [from losing it]. I have to be vulnerable enough to love you. Being African has definitely influenced my view on love and marriage. Growing up it's "Face your books! Face your books!" Then, you hit 24 and it's, "Where's your husband?!" There's no mention of love, we've made marriage a destination instead of a journey, one that's devoid of love. It's confusing.

Moyosola

Name: MoyosolaHometown: Lagos, NigeriaAge: 25Love Is: Love is placing someone else's interest before your own. I think 1Corinthians 13:4-7 is a perfect definition of love. Growing up in a Nigerian household, I didn't hear "I love you." expressed as frequently as I heard it expressed in American households. However, I know I am loved because of the sacrifices and the support I have received from my family. As a result, I try to show love to my friends and family by being a source of support and encouragement.