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...
Update: ''I have the right to discipline my son, if you think I was wrong, come and adopt him'' - Father who slapped son who failed his exams after paying $21k school fees, tells critics
George Mambezi, the Kenyan father who has gone viral for beating up his son who failed to sit for Maths and English exams, scored poorly in other courses and got an 'A' grade in music despite spending $21,000 on his school fees, has now responded to the criticism he has been receiving online since the video resurfaced. Mambezi who is reportedly a top staff at a multi-national Telecommunications company in Zambia responded to 'human rights activists' who have been criticising him for 'disciplining' his son. George, in a letter, addressed to a Zambian blog, said only he can decide how best to discipline his son as he was brought up in the village and his Christian religion permits him to discipline his child. The man further said that anyone who isn't happy with the way he treated his son, should come and file papers and adopt the young man and ''see if they will be happy after spending $21,000 on his tuition only to see him singing.''Posting on Facebook, George Mambezi, who has since been called for questioning by Zambian police said; ''I know your page is the most happening and the most popular in Zambia at the moment so I would like to address this issue on your platform for the maximum audience. First of all, Bambino is my son and I have the right to discipline him, am a staunch Christian and an advocate for human rights.''''In as much as I can slap my son, it’s all because of love and me wanting the best for him.I cannot kill him or feed him snakes if he requested for fish. I grew up in the village and am one of the few people that we're privileged to acquire a sound education and I would want to pass that legacy to the next generation.''''The Bible clearly says spare the rod spoil the child in Proverbs 13:24. I won’t let my child eat ma 2V in the name of human rights therefore if you think I was wrong, go to the relevant authorities and process the adoption papers for him.''''Let’s see if you will be happy seeing him walk in the streets singing for K2 like Fly Jay and Lawino after spending $21,000 on tuition.''George Mambezi....
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