“Most Of You Are Ashawo Koko-Kobo” — Israel Adesanya Tackles Lagos Big Girls [Video]

New Zealand-Nigerian mixed martial artist, Israel Adesanya has sparked controversy by claiming that most women in Lagos are “runs girls”.

In a video shared on his X account on Monday, the former UFC welterweight champion accused these women of flaunting their lifestyles, which he says are funded by prostitution.

Adesanya, who spoke in a mix of English and Yoruba, urged these women to be more kind and approachable instead of showing off.

He said, “Lagos women love showing off. Most of you are runs girls, kobo kobo, ashewo. You keep posing and showing off. Nonsense. Just be nice, be friendly, say hi.”

Israel Adesanya’s comments have triggered a wide range of reactions on social media, particularly on X.

Watch the video below:

I juz dey tap jagbajanteez! 😂😂😅 pic.twitter.com/qUIglL8cZa

— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) August 26, 2024

See some reactions below:

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Israel Adesanya calling Nigerian women names because they didn't bow to his fame is so horrible.
How many Nigerian women watch boxing?
Even if they do, it's so much of a low self-esteem to expect every woman to bow to your glory.

He should fix himself.

— Everest (@novieverest) August 26, 2024

If Israel Adesanya wants free sex he'd probably better off getting it from Nigerian men: they are the ones who watch UFC

— 200 people murdered in Benue, 50 killed in Plateau (@AScully789) August 26, 2024

lol very Typical.. I mean why would a woman turn me down in all my glory, I am the almighty Israel Adesanya from the abroad, she must be an ashawo https://t.co/WbTdOHD7k1

— MIRACLE 🖤 (@miraculous017) August 26, 2024

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