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...
Actress Esther Audu Ojire and her husband Philip Ojire have welcomed a baby boy after 3 years of marriage. The actress excitedly took to social media to share first photo of the baby which she calls Chevaughn Chiyeme.
Expressing gratitude for becoming a mother, Esther Audu shared:
”Who am I that you are mindful of me. You make all things beautiful and perfect in your time. So grateful for finding me worthy to be a mother, greatest gift of all.
”Welcome our son Chevaughn Chiyeme Ojochegbe Ojire. The Ojires are forever grateful and we have come to say thank you Lord. Hello daddy”.
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