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...
Following the meltdown of Tiwa Savage's husband, Tee Billz, and the trolls on social media, some media and entertainment personalities have been sharing thoughts as a way of calming the situation.
As written by Muyiwa Ademola
Hnmmmm... Life of celebrities! Always full of ups and downs. You struggle to be famous, you go through hell to remain famous. The whole world is aware of just one DEATH but two exist in the life of a celebrity. (1) When the fame is no more, they refer to him or her as being dead!
The 2nd is the terminal one. Celebrities live with so much fear, the fear of waking up one day and realize the crave for you has gone.
Thank God to that great concealer "Laughter". It hides a lot! On several occasions, we pretend all is well whereas we hurt inside, we conceal all with laughter and smiles necessary for paparazzi. Yes we need to do it because of YOU. We pretend all is cool because you won't spare us if we must say it out, sometimes forgetting that we are all humans, we can all err, we can all make blunders, even stupid ones. Forgetting that we are bunch of imperfect people your love and acceptance turned to celebrities.
Most celebrities die before they ripe; fear of the unknown, most die with no conspicuous illness; accumulated stress and high blood pressure as a result of "God, When will I stop being relevant?" We can't stop sharing things with you. God made us, you celebrate us, you are part of us, we are family. Millions of fans prayed to God to spare Uncle Taiwo Hazzan Ogogo's life during his sickness and he is alive today. "Adura talamo ti Olorun gba?"
Sharing some problems with you isn't weakness nor stupidity, it is because we believe a problem shared...
Pls, spare us more and tolerate us more! Love you always.
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