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...
It was yesterday evening around Akobo in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nollywood actress Bewaji Folashade, is thankful to God as she saw her own life flash right before her eyes.
The actress had gone to a movie location and while returning, she took a bike not knowing they were kidnappers. As soon as she noticed something funny, they asked her to cooperate and the rode on.
But a very smart her decided to fight back, knowing once they got to their destination she will be helpless. So as soon as they got somewhere where she noticed people might hear when she screams, she decided to fight them.
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