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...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said
he will not stop to accord Oba of Lagos, Oba...
Rilwan Akiolu, respect despite snubbing him at a
social function on Tuesday.
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The foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland said he
was not perturbed by Akiolu’s action. He said he is
committed to ensuring unity among traditional rulers
in the land.
Oba Ogunwusi spoke to our correspondent through
the Director Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace
on Wednesday.
The monarch said, “nobody should castigate
anybody” for doing what he did because of the
position he holds and because of his age… Ooni
would not stop to accord his colleagues and every
category of people the respect they deserve.”
“The Ooni of Ife is not ready to make any official
statement over what happened between him and the
Oba of Lagos. He still holds Oba Akiolu in high
esteem and what happened yesterday will not stop
the Ooni from holding him in high esteem.”
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