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...
Pa Badmus passed on at the ripe old age of 85 and was survived by a loving family so it was a celebration of life.
Music was provided by King of Fuji King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall popularly called KWAM 1 de Ultimate. The hostess Eniola made a grand entrance changing twice.
Iyabo Ojo, Shina Peller, Toyin Lawani, Bimbo Thomas, Tiwa Savage, Churchill Adekunle, Rukky Sanda, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Dayo Amusa, Doris Simeon, Ayo Adesanya, Odunlade Adekola, Emem Isong, Bobrisky, to mention a few all graced the occasion.
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