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...
The British Army have reportedly revealed a strategic plan they will use to recruit more soldiers.
According to Daily Mail, the military chiefs are seeking to recruit more soldiers with the help of American reality star, Kim Kardashian’s massive backside.
On Sunday, December 22, the publication revealed that the concept behind the Army’s new advertising campaign is that serving in the Armed Forces instills greater confidence than receiving ‘likes’ on social media.
They added that 'the message will be underlined with the use of a mock-up of the American TV star’s famous derriere which has helped her to build an Instagram following of 154 million.'
It was also revealed that The ‘Belonging 2020: Army Confidence’ campaign, which will be unveiled next month, will involve a TV, poster and social media blitz.
A defence source told Daily Mail: ‘The new adverts will build on the success of the Snowflake campaign and send a strong message to youngsters that the Army builds confidence which lasts a lifetime – not just for that moment when you see that people have liked your picture or given you a thumbs up online.
‘That sort of thing breeds neurosis whereas we take young people and build them up, and once they’re trained, they stay up. You can’t beat the emotional benefits of an Army career.’ At a time when many people judge their popularity by the response to their social media activity, Army recruiters are now seeking to persuade youngsters, particularly those aged 16 to 25, to redefine what they regard as success.
Last year, the British Army sparked controversy with a controversial ‘snowflakes’ campaign poster to persuade people to join the army. The £1.5 million campaign was a success, with a 46 percent rise in online applications and the highest number of recruits starting basic training for ten years, according to Mail Online.
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