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...
Fuji Icon, Wasiu Ayinde prominently called KWAM 1 has responded to the rumours that he’s having an extramarital affair with the youngest Queen of Alaafin of Oyo, Queen Badirat.
KWAM1, who was recently given a title by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, as the Mayegun, reacted via short music video posted on his Instagram page. Sarcastically reacting to the claims, he stated that many haters have been rooting for his downfall and working towards tarnishing his image since he became the Mayegun.Kwam1 further charged his fans not to react or contend with the false claims, as such won’t influence his status or his music profession that had spread over decades.
Watch the video below: