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...

Mr Kanara Maina was slapped with a fine of Sh1,500 or serve a one-month jail term for engaging in the act with Joyce Wanjiku.
The lovers were arrested over the weekend after they were found in the act and were released on a Sh500 bond.
A manhunt has been launched for Ms Wanjiku who did not present herself in court.
Mr Maina asked for forgiveness, saying that he will never repeat the offence.
Mr Maina asked for forgiveness, saying that he will never repeat the offence.
City Court Chief Magistrate Roseline Ong’ayo said having sex at the park is against county by-laws.
The magistrate warned him not to repeat the offence.
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