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...

Nigerian journalist, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo has disclosed that an anonymous ‘Big’ Nigerian celebrity has just tested positive to Coronavirus. Sharing the news via social media platforms, Twitter and Instagram, she warned Nigerians and celebrities who attended the recent AMVCA award night and an undisclosed night club in Victoria Island, to isolate themselves immediately. She also advised Nigerians to take preventive measures seriously by washing their hands regularly, wearing masks, and staying far away from celebrities for now.
In her words;
#BREAKING. If you attended #amvca2020 last weekend and a Victoria Island popular club I can’t mention you need to ISOLATE YOURSELF IMMEDIATELY. Follow my Twitter account @kemiolunloyo.
Also PLEASE ABSOLUTELY NO CELEBRITIES OR MEDIA, BLOGGERS MUST DM ME OR CALL. I’m only good at giving vital information as a Journalist. As a Pharmacist, I’m trained under HIPAA laws in the USA. I cannot reveal names due to HIPAA. Google! The patient is now receiving treatment. Cases today in Nigeria are now 12 people in Nigeria.”

