A woman has called the police after a man known as “Egbon Adugbo”, called her “Olosho” after she refused his advances.
In Yoruba culture, the term Egbon Adugbo is often used to describe a man who considers himself streetwise or a senior figure in the neighbourhood (“Egbon” meaning elder or senior, and “Adugbo” meaning local community).
While the term is neutral, it alludes to a male supposedly approaching women uninvited, which has sparked controversy. According to sources, the lady spurned his approaches.
Frustrated, the man allegedly began verbally assaulting her by calling her “Olosho,” a derogatory Yoruba slang for a prostitute. Feeling disrespectful, she apparently went to the police, who have since taken action against him.
The event elicited conflicting comments online, with some congratulating the woman for standing up for herself and holding men accountable for harassment, while others questioned if using the phrase alone constitutes a criminal offence.
See reactions below;
@Laugh_drip commented: “This is how some men behave and it is not good at all. As a matured man, if a lady doesn’t want to answer you, just leave her alone. Women plenty for this life.”
@tigerwoodin asked: “Is calling someone olosho a crime?”
@aobinna585 questioned: “On what grounds are they arresting him?”
@PASCAL_Global wrote: “Well deserved. Some of these uneducated men need to learn how to respect ladies. Na every lady be olosho to them genuinely.”
The case underscores ongoing issues regarding street harassment in Nigeria, as well as the need of dealing with both verbal abuse and unwanted attention directed at women.
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