About Ede
- Ede has a population of about 160,000.
- It lies in Osun State.
- Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is about 183 km away.
- Close by: Ilobu (13 km), Osogbo (14 km) and Inisa (17 km).
Dating by city / Nigeria / Osun State / Ede
Dating in Ede
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Ede? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Ede
Choose somewhere central in Ede that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Ede: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Ede?
Within 50 km of Ede there are 16 towns and cities — Osogbo, Ile-Ife and Ogbomoso among them — with more than 3.5 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Ede?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ede and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Ede real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Ede?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.