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 statement from Stampley’s spokesperson, David Robinson, said Mary died “due to complications with a seizure” on Tuesday, October 22nd.
“Funeral arrangements and ways to comfort the family will be shared as soon as details are confirmed,” the statement read.
Stampley has visited Nigeria several times to perform in different churches and Christian gatherings. Clergyman, Paul Adefarasin and gospel act, Nathaniel Bassey, have taken to social media to mourn the passing of Mary.
Read what they wrote below.
Nathaniel Bassey wrote:

‘Broken to hear the passing of your daughter @officialmicahstampley and Heidi Stampley.Sometimes you can’t just find words. After seeing this I could barely sleep. But Brother, we have hope. One that never fades.May the Holy Spirit minister to you all like never before even at this time.We are praying for you.Peace & Love to you my brother and sister.’

Micah Stampley, who has been nominated for several Dove and Stellar Awards, lives in Fayetteville. He and his wife, Heidi, own Orleans Brews and Beignets.
Stampley’s 2005 debut CD, “The Songbook of Micah,” debuted at No. 3 and included hits like “War Cry” and “Take My Life.”
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