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...

When Sunday Scoop caught up with him recently, Williams said he was still undergoing treatment but he could see slightly with his eyes now. He said, “As you can see, I am managing my eyes and it is getting better. I still direct plays and manage to read but not as good as before. I still have a vision and I am undergoing treatment.”
He also revealed that he planned to celebrate his 50 years on stage in November, saying the celebration has started already. He stated, “I am celebrating my 50th anniversary on stage next month. But the boys in Nollywood said they wanted a jamboree a week before, which means it started last Friday.
“They will introduce Lari Williams as a musician; most people don’t know this about me. I am also unveiling a 10-track album. I came home on the invitation of the Nigerian government for FESTAC ‘77 and I have not left since then. However, I have travelled out of the country and come back.”
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