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Love is in the air. Lovers are already turning out in the colours of the season - more of red - in preparation for the Valentine's Day which comes up on Sunday, February 14. Despite the excitement, there are still the embarrassing moments. ABIMBOLA ADELAKUN and OMOLOLA ADEYEMO got notable players in the art and entertainment industry to talk about St. Valentine's Day and their closely guarded secrets, in their own words.

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My most embarrassing Valentine's Day was a few years back. It had to do with a girl I was crazy about. I bought her loads of gifts and cards, like 15.When we met and I gave her the items, her exact words were, "You did not have to do all this." To make matters worse, she did not even have one card for me.

Toni Kan (Writer)

The most memorable was the one for last year. My wife and I had planned our Val. We checked into Eko Hotel the night before and planned to go on the wunmi and Tunde Obe cruise but as we were about to leave, the sky opened up. When I tried to get to the park, I ended up getting beaten silly by the rain. At the end, we ended up curled up under the duvet with the AC full blast . When the rain ended, we went to a Chinese restaurant for a candle lit dinner. A ruined cruise ended up in a romantic evening for just two which is perfect for Romance

My most embarrassing Valentine's moment? It was a long time ago, when I was in secondary school. Am talking about 1975. Then, this Valentine's Day fever wasn't in the air. I mean it was not this popular in the old Bendel State. I attended an Anglican school. Now this is the gist, there was this girl that leaves in the same compound with us. She said to me..."Be my Val," I got angry and took it personal. I felt slighted ... thinking it was immoral, more like making a 'Pass' at me. Years later, about ten years ago, I saw a young girl, now my wife, on a Valentine's Day. By then I knew more about love and the meaning of Valentine. Guess what? My artistic skill came alive, so I splashed her with some of the most exotic cards and gift you can imagine.

Ha ha ha…The most embarrassing Valentine? Well, I'd say it was going out with my wife and not having a gift for her. I went out with her on a particular Valentine's Day and I did not have a gift to present to her, meanwhile, she had a gift for me. You see, I had thought that going out with her on Valentine's Day was enough. I was embarrassed.

Don't forget I am a polygamist. I have two wives and if I start talking about Valentine, I might have to mention names. I can't talk about it, I am sorry.

I don't know if I should call this an embarrassing moment, really. When I was a student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, there was a course mate who more than surprised me on a Valentine's Day. That was when we were in 200 levels.

I did not know he really liked me, because we only related on normal course mate level. Unknown to me, he harboured some affection. He got my photo from somewhere and drew a very good picture of mine. He is very good at drawing. I was in my room having fun with my friends on the year's Valentine's Day when this guy just walked in as a visitor I never expected. He came to present me with the beautiful drawing, a card and a piece of cake. I appreciated his gesture, but I felt a bit embarrassed.

Sasha (Musician)

I have fun with my friends on Valalentine's Day. My most interesting Val's Day? Sorry, it's supposed to be a personal day. It is my private life and I don't discuss my personal life.

I am not a Val's Day person but at the same time, it is a day to appreciate love. The Valentine's season, on its own, portends love for everyone around you. It is time to show love and get it back. There has not been a particularly interesting one for me. I never really observe it. I am an artiste/performer and I don't have time. This weekend, I will be on stage in Ife and Ogbomosho. When I get back on Sunday, I will take a shower and rest. That's all. My body needs rest.

My most interesting Valentine is the day somebody sat me down and told me I could love everyday. I got talking with someone and gained a lot. You must see somebody to love. Everyday reminds me of St. Valentine's Day now. Love is not something people should have a day to celebrate. It should be done daily. That kind of love is not really love because it can die at any moment. We often mistake infatuation for love.

I have not witnessed any embarrassing moment. I can't remember any Valentine's day that I am not working. Most Valentine's Days, I am working. I am working this Sunday. I can't remember a particular Valentine's gift that I cherish most. I get gifts from friends, my mummy, my loved ones and yes, my man. Every year, I get something new. This Sunday, I am expecting some very big gifts from my loved ones and my man. I am also giving out gifts to people.