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...
Popular model and activist, Mama Cax has sadly passed away, leaving family and thousands of fans heartbroken. American-Haitian fashion model and activist, Cacsmy Brutus widely known as Mama Cax has died at the age of 30 after battling cancer for years.
The cancer survivor and amputee died in London Hospital on Monday, December 16, 2019, after being rushed to the hospital a week after she was diagnosed with blood clots.
Mama had flown into London from New York for a photo shoot when she suddenly fell ill. She was rushed to hospital after she suffered severe abdominal pain that led to the discovery that she had several blood clots in her leg, thigh, abdomen, and near her lungs.
Her family announced the news of her passing through a statement posted on the model’s Instagram page on Friday night.
“It is with deep regret and immense sadness that we announce the passing of Cacsymy Brutus (Mama Cax),” they said.
“To say that Cax was a fighter would be an understatement. As a cancer survivor, she had grown accustomed to taking on life’s several challenged head-ons and successfully. It is with that same grit (fervor) that she fought her last days on earth,’ the continued.”
“We are aware that this loss will be felt globally and will not be easy for anyone. We as that you please respect Cax’s privacy in this difficult time. We will make information about funeral arrangements public once they are finalized.”
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