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...
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s wife, Olori Wuraola has denied the rumour spreading like wild harmattan fire that she committed adultery committing adultery.In a statement posted on her Instagram page she said that: “The spreading of false information (through ‘sources’ that are too scared to be identified) is the mark of cowards and a cover-up for the guilty parties to justify their horrific actions. There is absolutely no truth to the false stories they told against me, regarding infidelityand infertility. What I can confirm is that the Ooni and I are no more. I inhale love and exhale gratitude.”“We have seen this movie before: women being dragged in the press and blamed for everything under the sun. This behaviour is unacceptable. I urge those involved to be mindful of their actions for the Almighty God is always watching.”
“The seed of slander is a cancerous plant that grows to eat away the souls of the planter. The throne is sacred and every attempt to tarnish the name of a queen, in defence or on behalf of a silent king, makes all those involved in this matter to look terrible.”
“No matter how much time you have invested, no matter the use of media to silence and manipulate others, no matter the circumstance, slander, embarrassment, threats and lies; get out and seek immediate help”!
“It’s not the end of the world, but the beginning of a new chapter and you must turn the page with grace. The world is watching. As I bid goodbye to this chapter, my wish to you all is to step into your lives – boldly and fearlessly – the way God intended and live not just by words, but through example. The best chapter in our lives is the one we are writing now. Thank you for your love and support.”
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