Lepa and orobo be like boy and girl in the sense that dey are opposite in meaning. Both are popular Nigerian slangs.

Wetin be Lepa?

Lepa na someone who dey slender or slim, who no dey feed well. Dem be person wey dey thin, wey no dey have enough flesh.

Sometimes, people dey use Lepa to describe someone who dey malnourished or who no dey take care of demself.

For example, “My friend dey Lepa, dem need to start eating well” or “I dey Lepa, I need to gain some weight”.

Lepa or Orobo, which one?

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— excellency#oowous (@toyinbalogun) August 9, 2023

Wetin be Orobo?</2>

Orobo na someone who dey fat or chubby, who feed well. Dem be person wey dey robust, wey dey have enough flesh.

Sometimes, people dey use Orobo to describe someone who dey enjoy life, who dey eat well, and who dey take care of demself.

For example, “My friend dey Orobo, dem dey live di good life” or “I dey Orobo, I dey enjoy my food”.

Origin of Lepa and Orobo

Lepa and Orobo originate from di Yoruba language, where “Lepa” means “to be thin” or “to be slender”, and “Orobo” means “to be fat” or “to be chubby”.

Which person energy strong pass ?
Orobo Abi Lepa ? pic.twitter.com/NUNhrV1HGa

— Mr Versatile (@AkposJim) February 16, 2024

How people use Lepa and Orobo

People dey use Lepa and Orobo in conversation to describe body types. For example, “Dem be Lepa, dem no dey feed well” means “They’re slender, they don’t eat well”, while “Dem be Orobo, dem dey feed well” means “They’re chubby, they eat well”.

Sometimes, people dey use Lepa and Orobo to tease or praise someone, depending on di context.

How social media use Lepa Orobo

On social media, people dey use Lepa and Orobo to describe Dior body types or to share their experiences. For example, someone fit post “Lepa vibes only” to show say dem dey slender, or “Orobo life” to show say dem dey enjoy di good life.

Others fit use hashtags like #LepaLife or #OroboVibes to connect with others who share similar experiences.