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...
Hollywood actress, Niecy Nash, 50, marries a woman 6-months after divorcing her husband of 8-years, Jay Tucker
Niecy Nash has married her best friend, singer Jessica Betts six-months after divorcing her husband of 8-years, Jay Tucker. The Hollywood actress and comedienne, 50, left her fans shocked on Monday August 31, as she revealed she got married to her longtime friend by sharing a lovely photo of herself in a strapless white gown while posing with her singer wife who rocked a shirt and tie with vest and slacks during the ceremony. 'Mrs. Carol Denise Betts,' the comedienne wrote in her caption, taking her wife's last name. The pair have been friends for a long time and Jessica even sang at Niecy's previous wedding to Jay Tucker in 2011. Niecy's wedding to Jessica comes six-months after her divorce from her husband of 8-years, Jay Tucker. The actress was previously married to minister Don Dash, with whom she shares three children, daughters Dia and Donielle, and son Dominic.