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...
On Sunday 25th March, 2018, at Eyosio Osung Village in Udung Uko local government area of Akwa Ibom state, a man reportedly killed his uncle identified as Chief Joshua Ekpo, over a disagreement.
A Facebook user who shared the graphic image wrote, 'what do you wish a young man that did this to his Uncle on Sunday 25th March, 2018, at Eyosio – Osung Village in Udung Uko LGA? “Do not pay back evil for evil suggest he should be forgiven completely. Rest in peace Chief Joshua Ekpo. I will ever miss those moments we joked together with your son Kolobee.'
See the graphic image below...
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