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...
Charities such as Childline, the Terrence Higgins Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support, who all received lump sums of money from the altruistic star, are expected to be left a portion of his estate.
The Wham! singer is also expected to leave a slice of his fortune to his godchildren, who include Roman and Harley Kemp - the children of his band’s vocalist Shirlie Holliman and her husband Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp.
He is also expected to have ensured his older sisters Melanie and Yioda, his boyfriend Fadi Fawaz and his cousin Andros’ two children, who are also his godchildren, will be left financially stable.
George’s estimated fortune is made up of royalties from his lucrative music career, as well as properties including a £5million Oxfordshire mansion, an £8million pad in North London, a £2.5million pad in Los Angeles and a £3.5million home in Sydney.
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