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...
A wedding day has been described to be a day where heartfelt emotions are felt between the couple and their immediate family. On this day, the brides are using filled with mixed feelings and under tension especially when it is time for them to say their vows. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ghanaian couple According to the Ghanaian lady who shared this ‘true-life story’ via twitter, a bride surprised family and guests at her wedding when she uttered another man’s name while reading her wedding vows. While she claimed she was tensed, however, some people who knew her ex-boyfriend revealed that she mentioned his name as the groom’s mother left the church in annoyance.
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