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...
Rocco Ritchie has been leaning on pal Brooklyn Beckham during his time of need.
The 15-year-old son of Madonna and ex-husband Guy Ritchie is at the centre of an international custody battle between his parents, who are based in New York and London, respectively.
Rocco visited his father in December and refused to return home to his mother and the pair are now embroiled in litigation as they attempt to "reach a resolution".
While details of his family life are being relayed in the media, he has been turning to a celebrity child who is accustomed to trying to live a normal life in the spotlight - David and Victoria Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn.
"He's been a fantastic influence," an insider told heat magazine. "The boys are both into skateboarding, music and cinema and they're both aspiring photographers. Along with other friends, they make short, arty movies.
"Since Rocco's moved to London, he's been handing around with Brooklyn's friendship group, which is made up of really good, grounded kids. Even Madonna is on board with the friendship because while Rocco can sometimes be quite rebellious, Brooklyn is mannerly, calm and easy going."
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