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...
Shatta Wale’s mother, Madam Elsie Evelyn Avemegah, announced that, she’s looking forward to the time when her son’s music will be studied in universities.
Madam Avemegah known to be supportive of her son’s music career, also stated that a time will come when people will understand the hidden message in her son’s music in the interview at Hot FM, Accra.
“Very soon, as am saying, his (Shatta Wale) music shall be a study subject across all universities.
“I’m still hammering for it. Everyone will understand Shatta Wale’s music if not for today,a time will come everyone will comprehend,” Madam Avemegah said.
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