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...
A Senior Special Special Assistant (SSA) to President Mohammadu Buhari, identified as Ajuri Ngelale, has reacted to Davido’s outburst at activist and social commentator, Kayode Ogundamisi.
Recall that Davido slammed the activist after he sarcastically said that the music star would be prone to abuse in office, should his uncle Isiaka Adeleke, have emerged as governor of Osun state.
In a recent development, Ngelale while quoting the music star’s response on Twitter, submitted that any youngster who defines himself by his material possession, is unworthy of emulation.
“Only empty people use material success to oppress or malign others. You can do better & be a better role model for the millions who look up to you,”, he tweeted.
See tweet below:
Any Young Person Who Defines Himself By What Material He Has Access To Is Unworthy Of Emulation. Only Empty People Use Material Success To Oppress Or Malign Others. You Can Do Better & Be A Better Role Model For The Millions Who Look Up To You.#BeQuietAndReflectYoungMan twitter.com/iam_Davido/sta…
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