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...
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael professionally called Zlatan Ibile has gained freedom after five days of intense grilling at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission office.
The rapper who was arrested alongside Naira Marley and 3 others over their alleged involvement with cyber-crime, walked free with two others – Zlatan’s personal assistant, Rahman Jago and his houseboy.
Report says the EFCC is holding Naira Marley because of some hard evidence found in his laptop.
However, Zlatan and the two others who regained freedom, will report to EFCC office everyday for further questioning.
Meanwhile, many people credited Davido for making moves towards Zlatan’s release. However, a close Ally to the singer, Aremo Gucci has debunked the rumor. According to Aremo, it was Olamide and Burna Boy that made moves towards Zlatan’s release.
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