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 beauty of today is in your smile and celebration. We love our Tiwaloluwa. Africa’s number 1 daughter is 2. Praise the Lord.” He wrote.
“Everyday, I Wake up with joy in my heart for the blessing that you are to us. I can write an epistle,but I know it will be read by you in years to come. You are the most important person in the world today and that is because your birthday is basically the most recognised.Happy Birthday to You, our little and cutest Angel, Tiwaloluwa Oluwademiladeola Chidera Aviella. We love You and we thank God for You.”
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