Most of you are Ashawo Koko kobo" Tackle's Lagos Big Girls. Said by Israel Adesanye.

 

Israel Adesanya, the famous MMA fighter known for his sharp wit and confidence, had just finished a major fight, and as always, he was the center of attention. The media was buzzing, fans were cheering, and social media was exploding with reactions to his latest victory. But this time, it wasn’t just his performance in the ring that had people talking.

After the fight, during an interview, Adesanya was asked about his thoughts on the social scene in Lagos, especially regarding the lavish lifestyle of some of the city's so-called "big girls." With his usual candor, he didn’t hold back.

"Most of you are *Ashawo Koko kobo*," he said with a smirk, using a slang term that instantly caught the attention of everyone watching. In the local dialect, *Ashawo* loosely refers to women who are perceived as engaging in questionable behavior for money, while *Koko kobo* implied that their worth was minimal, despite their flashy appearances.

The comment was like a match thrown into dry grass—controversy sparked immediately. Social media lit up with debates, memes, and reactions. Some people were shocked by his boldness, while others laughed it off, seeing it as another example of Adesanya’s no-filter personality.

In the days that followed, Lagos was buzzing. The city’s elite, especially the women who saw themselves as part of the "big girl" culture, felt the sting of his words. Fashion bloggers, influencers, and socialites took to their platforms to defend themselves, posting pictures of their luxurious lifestyles, expensive clothes, and glamorous parties, insisting that they were more than what Adesanya implied.

But Adesanya, unfazed by the backlash, doubled down on his stance during a live stream with his fans. He explained that his comment wasn’t just about calling out a lifestyle but was a critique of the empty pursuit of status. "You can have all the Gucci and Louis Vuitton you want, but if there’s nothing real behind it, then what’s the point?" he said.

His words sparked a deeper conversation in Lagos. People began to question the values that had become so prominent in the city. Was it all about appearances? Was there more to life than the pursuit of material wealth?

As the debate raged on, some women in Lagos began to reflect on their lives, making changes that focused on building something meaningful rather than just looking the part. Others, however, continued to live as they always had, brushing off Adesanya’s comments as just another celebrity’s opinion.

In the end, Adesanya’s words had a lasting impact. Whether people agreed with him or not, he had managed to do something rare—he got everyone talking, thinking, and, for some, re-evaluating what really mattered. And in a city like Lagos, where appearances are often everything, that was no small feat.