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...
Female protester, Lucy who died hours after posting a video dancing at Lekki toll gate, laid to rest (Photos)
A female protester, identified as Lucy who was reported dead during the #EndSARS peaceful protest in Lagos, has been laid to rest.
The deceased identified as Lucy Oghenegueke Adu, reportedly shared a video on her WhatsApp status, dancing with her friends at the protest ground in Lekki Toll gate few hours before her death.
Lucy Oghenegueke has been buried in her hometown, Agbarho, Ughelli North in Delta state today, November 3, amid tears.
In her obituary poster, she was described as a heroine of change for good governance, as she died fighting for a better Nigeria.
See more photos from the burial below,
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