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Meet people in Kano

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Kano at a glance

  • Kano is one of the three largest cities in Nigeria, with about 4.9 million inhabitants.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • It's about 834 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Kura (27 km), Wudil (41 km) and Bebeji (46 km).

A first date in Kano

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

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.

Questions about dating in Kano

How far around Kano can I search?

Within 50 km of Kano there are 6 towns and cities — Wudil, Rano and Bebeji among them — with more than 4.9 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kano free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kano and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Kano real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Kano?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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