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 family of late Chief Adebayo Faleti has rejected his published age of 86. His son, Gbemi Faleti told Best of Nollywood award organizer Seun Oloketuyi yesterday that the late icon is well over 90. Gbemi said Pa Faleti should be between 92 and 95.
The legendary Yoruba actor who passed away on Sunday the 23rd of July 2017 will be laid to rest on the 8th of September 2017 in Ibadan. See another photo below...
The legendary Yoruba actor who passed away on Sunday the 23rd of July 2017 will be laid to rest on the 8th of September 2017 in Ibadan. See another photo below...
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