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...
Wuhan, China throws massive pool party to celebrate 3 months of no new Covid-19 cases (Photos/Video)
Wuhan, the city in China where Coronavirus originated from has thrown a massive pool party to celebrate 3 months of no new Covid-19 cases...
It was attended by thousands of people packed into a water park to attend an electronic music festival over the weekend. The Chinese city of Wuhan, is reportedly where Coronavirus first emerged late last year. The party took place at Maya Beach Water Park on Saturday, August 15, in the Chinese city of some 11 million residents.
Photos and videos from the crowded pool party show partygoers without face masks as they failed to observe social distancing. According to BGR, after Wuhan observed a strict 76-day lockdown which was lifted in April, the residence hasn’t reported any new Coronavirus cases since May. Swipe left to watch the video below…