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...
Barcelona star Neymar was involved in a car accident this morning. According to reports from Spain, the Brazilian flyer was on his way to the club’s training ground when he spun his Ferrari 458 Spider.
He was set to join team-mates ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday night. Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident and Neymar joined the squad for the flight to San Sebastian.
He was set to join team-mates ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday night. Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident and Neymar joined the squad for the flight to San Sebastian.
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