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...
Jennifer Obayuwana, first child of dandy and mogul (John Obayuwana) treated family and friends to a colourful birthday dinner at Eko Hotel’s Sky Lounge (Victoria Island, Lagos) on Monday, May 23. Guests of the Executive Director at Polo Luxury included the Olori of Oonirisa, Wuraola
At 35, Jennifer has established herself as an A-star student of high fashion and style, writing her name in gold as a fashionista to cheer.
Here are 10 revelations you should hold on to about the delectable princess of elegance and class…
1. Jennifer is the first child of her father (John), and the only child of her mother (Comfort).
2. She has a 23 year old step sister, Johanna who’s studying abroad.
3. She was educated abroad, spending many years in Switzerland .
4. She speaks a number of foreign languages.
5. She has an 11 year old son, Osaro (born on February 2).
6. She’s engaged to former footballer and businessman Peter Salah (37), and their wedding is possibly this year in France.
7. Both met in Abuja when he came to the Polo store there to buy a watch.
8. He proposed marriage on December 31,2014, at Eko Signature ( Victoria Island, Lagos).
9. Jennifer Obayuwana understands high fashion, its lexicon and nuances, the trade and its tricks like a gifted and called entrepreneur.
10. Her dress sense and endowment of assembling ensembles elevate her far beyond her years.
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