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...
Following the news about President Buhari’s youngest daughter, Hanna getting married to her heartthrob, Turad Sha’aban, Nigerians on social media have reacted and shared their thoughts on the upcoming wedding. The wedding which is slated to hold on September 4, 2020, has earned lots of comments from Nigerians, considering the fact that the event is holding amidst coronavirus pandemic.
Recall that the government banned social gatherings and parties a few months ago to curb the spread of the deadly disease. In addition, the international airport has also been on lockdown and is yet to be opened. Although the government has announced that the Airport be opened in few weeks, Nigerians who are suspecting a foul play have linked the Airport opening to Buhari’s daughter’s wedding. According to them, the only reason why they want to ensure that the Airport is opened is because of the wedding coming up as Aso Rock Villa. See some comments below;
shantyspetty wrote “Part if the reason why they planned for international flight resumption”
mhista.erudite wrote “The man is rushing all his daughters to get married before he leave office incase of incasity”
nkegold wrote “I hope they can maintain the law of social distancing?”
miss_poojah wrote “Hope say them go observe social distancing ooooo….”
mmxclusive wrote “Rich marry Rich… Lazy Youth marry Lazy Youth”