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...
Guardsman Chloe Allen, who joined the force four years ago as a man called Ben, says she is honoured to be able to 'make history'. The young woman, from Cumbria, was reportedly overcome with worry after being caught cross-dressing by a fellow soldier .
But after receiving support from the serviceman and the rest of her battalion she says she realised she no longer had to 'live a lie'. Now, Chloe has spoken out about beginning sex-change treatment, saying she hopes to inspire other people to be themselves.
The soldier, who is in the Scots Guards, told The Sun it was a relief to talk openly about it, and said her family have been accepting.
She said: "I'd love to inspire people to just come out and be themselves.
"As much as it's a big bad world, it's not as bad as people think and it's easier when you've got your mates and your bosses behind you."
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