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...

Prince Modupe Ozolua shared the picture on Instagram where she wrote:
When my blood given father, The Oba of Benin and my God given father, The Ooni of Ife spotted me and summoned their little Princess to pay homage in full court!!YES!!!! The bond between the Yoruba Kingdom and the Benin Kingdom is stronger than ever!!! Long live our Kings! AMIN!!
Modupe Ozolua is Benin Princess, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur. CEO, Body Enhancement Ltd & Founder/President, Empower 54. Pioneered cosmetic surgery in West Africa.
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