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...
Actress, Funke Akindele, and singer, Tiwa Savage, went all lovey-dovey on social media today!
It all started after the singer worked on a yet-to be-aired episode of Funke Akindele’s hit series Jenifa’s Diary….as a result the actress tweeted her gratitude at the African Waist crooner.
The songtress responded in kind saying,
“I absolutely adore you,” to the actress, confessing, “I’m sure you’ve noticed how shy I get when I see you sis.”
It is heartwarming to see this play out on social media, so unlike the celebrity beefs we have become accustomed to!
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