Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Self-exiled Nollywood actor, John Paul Nwadike, seems to be doing well in his new found country, US, as it’s been long since he featured in movies.
Since leaving for the US some years back, the actor has been busy hustling to ensure that he gives his family the best life they desire and God has stood by him all year round that he was blessed with twins several months back.
Well, out of his very busy schedule, the actor has tried at ensuring that he creates time for his family as he continues to bond with his kings who are really making the house fun or them all.
He is yet to bring his children to Nigeria as he hopes to come visiting possibly during the festive season.
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