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...
My mom used to beat me for urinating on the bed until a doctor told her I have a short bladder – Lady shares story (Video)
A Nigerian lady identified as Esume Ngozi has advised parents to always seek better approaches in handling problems of their children. Using her past experience as a case study, Ngozi recounted how she usually urinates on the bed while growing up. According to her, her mother usually lashes out at her whenever such an incident occurs, landing her several slaps for bedwetting. She said her dad was usually her only Saviour during those days. He always supported her and tried to stop her mother from beating her. However, when the matter got really serious, her mother finally took her to a hospital for tests, only to find out that she has a “short bladder”. The doctor prescribed some measures to be adopted so the issue can be curbed. Ngozi said she was stopped from eating or drinking water once it clocks 6.pm. Ever since then, the journey has been a smooth ride for her. She advised parents to stop beating their children thinking everything that happens to them is their fault. Watch the video below;