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 Nigerian man has taken to social media to express his joy after his wife gave birth to new baby, months after losing their first child on Valentine’s day.
According to the man, he lost his baby boy at child birth and he had to spend the Valentine night trying to comfort his wife. However, he has got another gift from her on another special day – Boxing Day.
He wrote:
“Feb 14, 2018: My wife and I lost our baby boy at child birth. Spent Valentine night trying to comfort my wife. One of my saddest days Dec 26, 2018: My wife and I welcome our first child. A beautiful baby girl. God found a way to show us love. Welcome to the world, my princess.”
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