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...

Following a long battle with breast cancer, a popular Nollywood actress has kicked the bucket.
Nollywood actress, Bukola Iyabo Osadare, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to a report by Instablog.
It was gathered that the thespian died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, months after being diagnosed with cancer of the breast.
The news of her death came with a lot of sad reactions as she was fondly remembered for her dedication to work.
Bukola who is an orphan was reportedly abandoned by her husband after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and a campaign was raised to donate the sum of N35m to help fight the disease.
Sadly all efforts were in vain as news of her death was announced moments ago as seen below:
“You fought cancer so hard to conquer but it was so sad to hear that you finally lost the battle to the beast known as cancer, though it was a total submission to your maker because it wasn’t an easy battle you encountered throughout. Many thanks to everyone that has contributed one way or the other to support the struggling to save you, we love you but Lord Jesus loves you most, sleep on in perfect peace. Adieu.”
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