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...
Nollywood actress and Timaya’s ex girlfriend, Empress Njamah recently celebrated her birthday with some charity organisations. To celebrate, the beautiful actress presented 20 wheel chairs, foods and other items to less privilege in the society.
Njamah, is the founder of House of Empress, a foundation catering to children with special needs which she started in 2006 said charity was inborn in her.
“Charity is my passion and in my next world I would want to do same,” she said.
“They give me so much joy. 20 wheel chairs this year! Never say never! Trust in God and have faith and it will come to pass! The devil tried to discourage me but God pass am! Thank you Lord because it can only be You.” She added.
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