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...
A bride has caused quite a stir over the generally perceived inappropriate dress she donned at her wedding event.
The said wedding gown as seen in the photo shows the elated bride being exposed in some provocative areas.
The identity of the couple or where the wedding was held is yet to be ascertained but since the photo has emerged online, it has received nothing but heavy backlash, as many have referred to it as scandalous and almost a disrespect to the institution of marriage.
Others are of the opinion that the dress is a little over the top to wear on your wedding day, as many, including male guests and even the officiating priest/pastor could become distracted.
See the photo below and tell us what you think,
Comments
Post a Comment