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...
Majority of Nigerian celebrities have been known to always snob fans and journalists at event when they are being approached.Celebrities all over the world are loved and seen as icons because they depict peace and love. Contrary to what is obtainable among some Nigerian celebrities, it seems that the fame has gotten into their heads so much that some of them abuse, shun or sometimes fight their fans, the people who made them. The rationale behind celebrities especially in Nigeria getting into a fight with their fans, abandoning shows and being disrespectful to journalist is something entertainment pundits deem bizarre. One question I ask these entertainers is that who made then popular? Without a medium which is the media, they are nobody. A fan could see his favourite celebrity and want to go greet him/her, the next thing, the celebs puts up an attitude as if they came to beg for money.