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...
“I Can Neither Marry, Hug, Kiss Nor Hangout With Toyin Abraham, Toke Makinwa, Bisola And Chigul” – Actor, Yemi Solade.
o an Instagram post by Ibaka TV asked its fans to pick any option of whether they’d marry, hug, kiss or hangout with any of Nigerian sweethearts, Toyin Abraham, Bisola, Chigul and Toke Makinwa. Well, lots of their followers shared what they’d do and what not but guess who’s wasn’t going to be left out on the fun?! Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade – the actor precisely in bold letters says he’d do neither of the four options to the lovelies.