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 much anticipated Queen Moremi Ajosoro Cultural pageant and
Outstanding Dignitaries Achievement award is taking centre stage in
Lagos at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Lekki this Sunday, 3rd December
2017, by 4:00pm. The event is expected to attract high profile
personalities and traditional rulers across the south west states as
it's celebrates the legendary personality of the Moremi Ajasoro of the
blessed memory who fought for the welfare of the Ile Ife people in
particular and the Yoruba race in general.
About 41 contestants selected from the audition had been camping at the Ife Grand Resort in Osun state as the exercise progressed with different activities and tasks for them. The reality show event exclusively captured and televised daily by Spice TV on DSTV channel 190 and GOTV channel 28 by 6:30pm everyday has witnessed the evictions of some contestants. 30 contestants are expected to feature on stage at the grand finale with cultural presentations and display as the veteran judges access their performances. One of the participants amongst them who through the exercises in camp and on stage is adjudged the best with regards to reflecting the disposition and qualities of the late iconic Yoruba legend will be crowned the winner of Queen Moremi Ajasoro cultural pageant and presented with N5million by the Ooni Of Ife himself.
Amongst high profile personalities that will grace the occassion is His Imperial Majesty Oonirisa Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, Ooni Of Ife and His Excellency Akinwunmi Ambode- Governor Of Lagos State. The cultural event which will have other side attractions of fun and historical celebration of the late Moremi Ajasoro will also honour some personalities with the Outstanding Dignitaries Achievement Awards (ODAA), 2017.
About 41 contestants selected from the audition had been camping at the Ife Grand Resort in Osun state as the exercise progressed with different activities and tasks for them. The reality show event exclusively captured and televised daily by Spice TV on DSTV channel 190 and GOTV channel 28 by 6:30pm everyday has witnessed the evictions of some contestants. 30 contestants are expected to feature on stage at the grand finale with cultural presentations and display as the veteran judges access their performances. One of the participants amongst them who through the exercises in camp and on stage is adjudged the best with regards to reflecting the disposition and qualities of the late iconic Yoruba legend will be crowned the winner of Queen Moremi Ajasoro cultural pageant and presented with N5million by the Ooni Of Ife himself.
Amongst high profile personalities that will grace the occassion is His Imperial Majesty Oonirisa Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, Ooni Of Ife and His Excellency Akinwunmi Ambode- Governor Of Lagos State. The cultural event which will have other side attractions of fun and historical celebration of the late Moremi Ajasoro will also honour some personalities with the Outstanding Dignitaries Achievement Awards (ODAA), 2017.
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