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...
London first naked restaurant, where people are free from any form of distraction including phones, electric lights and even clothing is set to be open for three months from June 2016. The Buyadi as it is called, already has a waiting list of more than 27,000. It has a capacity of forty-two and dinner will cost around £60 per person, and the specific location is so far undisclosed .
According to The TelegraghUK, the website urges prospective diners to sign up in order to be notified when tickets go on sale: "First come first served basis".
Diners will be encouraged to disrobe and “experience true liberation” while tucking into a tasting menu. On arrival, customers will be escorted to a changing room, asked to place their clothes and belongings in lockers and given a light gown. It is then up to them whether to remove the final item of clothing at the table. Tables will be partly obscured by bamboo screens, creating a semblance of privacy. Large napkins will presumably be provided to prevent unfortunate burns.
The Bunyadi is the latest creation from Lollipop, the company behind Shoreditch's Breaking Bad cocktail bar, ABQ London. Founder Seb Lyall said:
Source: UK Telegraph
The Bunyadi is the latest creation from Lollipop, the company behind Shoreditch's Breaking Bad cocktail bar, ABQ London. Founder Seb Lyall said:
“I think it will appeal to vegans and naturists from all over the UK. It won’t be a first date venue but certainly second dates and dinner with friends.”The venue in central London - its specific location is so far undisclosed - has a capacity of forty-two and dinner will cost around £60 per person
Source: UK Telegraph
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