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...
Nollywood actress, Belinda Effah has lashed out at Nigerians over what she termed as "misplaced priorities". In her Instagram post, the actress stated that the country won't move forward until Nigerians place their interest in the right place. Effah added that it is sad Nigerians respond better when they are treated like animals. She wrote; Until Your Interest Is In The Right Place Nigerians, There Will Be No Going Forward. It’s Sad Nigerians Respond Better When They Are Treated Like Animals.
Enough Said - Mic Off