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...
At 36 years her junior, the famed Gunners boss made sure her already special occasion was especially memorable by sending her a signed photograph and birthday wishes.
Born in 1914, devoted Arsenal fan Margaret even has a photograph of Wenger on her bedroom wall - right alongside portraits of her beloved family members.
So you can imagine her join at getting the personal letter signed by the Frenchman himself.
Wenger wrote: "On behalf of all the player and staff, may I take this opportunity to send our congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of your 103rd birthday!
We understand that you are a loyal Arsenal supporter for which we are very grateful.
"We do hope that you will enjoy this special day and wish you all the very best for the future from everyone here at Arsenal Football Club."
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