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...
‘Let’s Settle This Once And For All CHIOMA B Or Cadijat’ – Cardi B Seeks Help In Choosing A Nigerian Name
American rapper, Cardi B, who earlier announced that she is filing for Nigerian citizenship with her family, is now asking for help to choose a suitable Nigerian name.
The mother of one who seems to be smitten by the country’s cultural heritage took to Twitter to list CHIOMA B and Cadijat as the names she is considering while stating that she needs help from her fans to make her decision.
She tweeted;
“Let’s settle these once and for all CHIOMA B or Cadijat”
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