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...
Nollywood actor,Femi Branch is married again! She is third lady he is marrying, having done away with two other women in previous marriages.
He showed off his wife at his installation as the Jagun Asa of Edeland. The actor was crowned Jagun by the Timi of Edeland, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa I, a few weeks ago.
Posting several photos of the ceremony on Instagram, Branch captioned his wife’s photos as
“My rock….
. My sweet fragrance…..Yeye Jagun Asa….Thanks for being my rock” (sic)
. My sweet fragrance…..Yeye Jagun Asa….Thanks for being my rock” (sic)
A member of the Havilah Mountain of Fire Church, London, United Kingdom which is pastored by Prophetess Olubori and her husband, Fadekemi was said to have been match-made with Femi Branch by the prophetess whom Femi holds in high esteem. He continually sings her praises on his social media handles.
The prophetess, who also refers to Femi as her son, was a pillar of support during his installation as Jagun. She flew from London to be at his side throughout the event in Ede, Osun State.
Femi and his second wife, Ibitola were married for 10 years but separated in 2016. They had two children in the marriage.
Ibitola cited domestic violence and irresponsible acts from Femi as her reasons for walking out of the marriage.
Ibitola cited domestic violence and irresponsible acts from Femi as her reasons for walking out of the marriage.
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