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...

The baby is reportedly named Reign Ezerika.
The actress who shared baby bump pictures a few days ago joined the list of celebrities who welcomed a bundle of joy in the month of August.
Some of the celebrities include Toyin Abraham and her husband Kolawole Ajeyemi, Ronke Odusanya and comic actor Ijebuu. Excited at the news, Toyin Abraham who named her own baby Ire took to social media to congratulate Ruth Kadiri.
She wrote:
”Congratulations @ruthkadiri
Issa girl
August is the sweetest month this year”
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