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...
Former executive director, projects at the NDDC, Tuoyo Omatsuli and his wife Oludewa Jemide welcomed triplets recently.Former executive director, projects at the NDDC, Tuoyo Omatsuli and his wife Oludewa Jemide welcomed triplets recently.
The Warri Big Boy made news last year when he splashed a whopping N4.9 million on a hand made Ermenegildo Zegana 3-piece suit for his wedding held on January 10,2015. See previous post here
The Warri Big Boy made news last year when he splashed a whopping N4.9 million on a hand made Ermenegildo Zegana 3-piece suit for his wedding held on January 10,2015. See previous post here
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