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...
London based social media commentator, Adetutu Balogun and self-acclaimed investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo have been throwing shades and dragging each other on social media. Although the cause of their quarrel is unclear, Kemi accused Adetutu of being and APC prostitute. She also added that she buys her fans’ loyalty with giveaways.“Tutsy is doing an all-day giveaway. Trying to buy fan loyalty for followers is real… with open mouth and cold sweat, I have no fans, just followers. U come to my page, get your information after I post it and I leave. No giveaways from WizKid, Cuppy, Kemi OlunloyoThe ones that support my work don’t need it.” Kemi Olunloyo tweeted. Firing back, Adetutu “dragged her by her hairs” by calling her a beggar. She tweeted…
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones like cancer. While u are begging for N1k from the younger generation on SM, l am busy supporting the younger generation to build biz & careers. US-trained, Canada deported, poverty-stricken N10 donation recipient! At 56!”.“When Hushpuppi baited you to bark like a dog for money… within 24 hours, you are doing “woof woof woof” Ugandan social media like a chihuahua. Adagba je Raufu, o san ju Ogundeji ba n mugawa!”“I give, you beg. Investigative beggar. If you want N1,000 let me know.”