Shocking reactions trail Israel Adesanya's comment about Lagos girls

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Popular UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is currently under fire following his controversial remarks about girls in Lagos in a recent video on his social media account.

Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya, widely known as the Last Stylebender, recently made controversial remarks, claiming that a majority of women living in Lagos are involved in prostitution, often referred to as “runs girls.”

In a video posted on his official X account on Monday, Adesanya criticized Lagos women for their tendency to flaunt their lifestyles, which he alleged are funded by prostitution. Despite his criticism, the former UFC middleweight champion advised these women to adopt a more humble and friendly attitude rather than being arrogant.

Speaking in Yoruba, Adesanya remarked, “Lagos women like to feel important and are proud. Most of you are runs girls. I now understand what a runs girl is—cheap prostitutes. You want to flaunt and show off. Nonsense. Just be nice, be friendly, say hello.”

This is however not the first time Israel Adesanya will make what has been categorized as a controversial comment on social media as he also came under fire following his comment about the Algerian Olympics 2024 gold medalist, Imane Khelif where he had misgendered her as a man.

The shocking video has sparked numerous comments on social media. Here are some of the reactions below:

This statement comes shortly after Adesanya's arrival in Lagos last Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed following his fourth-round submission loss to South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis in their middleweight title fight at UFC 305 in Perth.

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