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...
Nigerian lady mourns her friend who died few days to her baby dedication and just a year into marriage
Facebook user, Iniobong Jones, took to her page to mourn her friend, Idongesit Emmanuel Inuk, who died recently. Idongesit who got married just last year, was preparing for her baby dedication when she died. Read what Iniobong wrote below
'Ebuk Enye Mfin instead of her child dedication.
With tears rolling out my eyes it's so disheartening to loss u..losing a friend like you is the most painful experience I have ever had in life. You were such a friend indeed and in need..I have to rest my case coz I can't say it all.
But my prayer is whosoever that engineered the cause of your demise shall not go scot free...
I will forever miss u.
Sleep on dearest!
May your soul rest in peace.'
I will forever miss u.
Sleep on dearest!
May your soul rest in peace.'
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