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 funeral of 21-year-old Ghanaian singer, Ebony Reign, who died in a fatal accident with a friend on February 9th, held yesterday Saturday March 24th. The funeral which was very gloomy, was attended by her parents. It took place at the
forecourt of the State House, Ghana.
Ebony whose real name was Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, was born on February 16, 1997. She is widely known for her hit songs “Poison” and “Kupe”.
May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
Ebony's parents, Mr. Nana Poku Kwarteng and Madam Beatrice Oppong
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