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...
Penultimate Sunday at the Green Legacy Resort was a heave of activity, obviously a unique one that has never been witnessed since its inception. It was the first official courtesy visit of the UNESCO Child Advocate Awardee, Oziomachukwu Favour Mojekwu with stage name OzzyBee a.k.a OzzyBosco WonderKid to the enigmatic, tireless and ageless former President of the Federal republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Chief Aremu Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR) at his palatial residence.
It was an unprecedented reception by the Former President who surprised the 11 year old and his OzzyBosco Smile Foundation team led by his ever-supportive mum, Chief Elizabeth Nonye Mojekwu (ADADIORAMMA NNEWI) with an unusual humility.
The multi award winner who was recently honoured by the Nigeria High Commisioner to Tanzania, Amb. Isah Sahabi Gada after he received the prestigious Pan African Humanitarian Summit Award in Dar Es Salaam; went ahead to present a unique portrait of himself and Baba OBJ who was full of admiration.
Daddy OBJ, as the WonderKid calls him exhibited a spectacular patience when OzzyBee read out his moving mission statement where he extolled the virtues of the Former President as a great African Leader who has love for children.
was touchy when OzzyBee requested the Retired General to be a part of his NGO (OzzyBosco Smile Foundation). This the classroom genius believes will help in taking the activities of his foundation worldwide wherever there is need to put SMILES on the faces of children.
The former President did not mince words as he praised OzzyBee for his courage, boldness and achievements at such young age while urging him to keep up his good works both in his career and academics. [[He could not hide his excitement when OzzyBee decorated him with his branded “I LOVE OZZYBEE” Cap and also handed him a beautiful goodie bag. Baba OBJ commended the great works being done by the foundation and promised to support his vision.
The amiable wife of the former President, Lady Bola Obasanjo was not left out of the euphoria as she emerged to show love to the African child enigma and his team.
She was highly appreciative of the great humanitarian works done by the young lad as she showered him with motherly blessings and wished him great success in life.
It was indeed a memorable visit as OzzyBee was mobbed by the security operatives who easily recognised him on his way out of the premises and requested for a selfie. In his usual humble characteristics, he came out of the car to happily share his promo materials including the DVD of his latest single Charlie Dance featuring his two big uncles; Ruggedy Baba and Vector Da Viper.
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