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...

”SOS!!!! My daughter Tumi Suara just drove out of home now and I learnt she has dropped a suicide note online. Kindly rebroadcast that her Camry car with registration LND 282 EL should be stopped anywhere found. Please save a life! Hakeem Suara 08098245237” the distraught father sent out via his phone to his friends
In a chat with a popular blog, Mr Hakeem revealed that efforts are being made to find the girl because he has contacted all the relevant emergency agencies in the state
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