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...
Dissatisfied customer calls out food vendor as she reveals the food tray she ordered and what was delivered
A customer who ordered a food tray from a food vendor was far from satisfied with the food delivered to her and she took to Twitter to call out the vendor while revealing what she ordered and what was delivered. The dissatisfied customer said she ordered a food tray worth 30,000 Naira for a client and paid in full days prior to delivery. However, when it was delivered, the food didn't look as attractive as what was in the photo sent. Also, some things advertised to be present on the food tray in the photo sent were not included in the delivery made. The customer's sister also joined in calling out the food vendor and asked for a refund.
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