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...
Controversial Crossdresser has revealed that Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka Kwam 1 was mocked after being paid to perform at his luxurious 30th birthday party in September, 2021.
Esabod News has it that Kwam 1 was the major performing artiste at Bobrisky’s star studded which held in Lagos weeks ago.
In a recent chat with Chude Jideonwo, Bobrisky opened up saying “When I told people I wanted Kwam 1 at my party, they were like he is expensive and all but because I wanted a luxury party, I didn’t mind the cost. …when kwam 1 came through for me at my party, I was overwhelmed….having a legend attend to me was overwhelming, when we went to pay him in his hometown in Ijebu, people said all sorts, like why would he collect money to go and play for Bobrisky but he shunned them…accepted and said he will come through for me”
Speaking further in the interview, Bobrisky revealed how he really makes his money and the source of his wealth which he credits to brand influencing deal on social media.
I charge up to N30million to endorse and promote for brands….for 6 months deal, I charge up to N50million depending on the brand, i do it with passion and because i am an interesting person, people watch me and want to listen to me and watch me and it helps me sell or market what i put out there and brands always pay for it because they get results…and there is also the behind the scene source of income which I am not ready to put out there”
On how the journey into stardom began, Bobrisky said “It all started from snapchat, doing things my way and interestingly people were following and wanting to keep up with me…snapchat made me so famous…I have over 1.5million subscribers and it was one of my friends, Eniola Badmus that now advised me to divert and build audience on Instagram too and the revenue started coming it…i will post a video and in one minute, i will have over a 100,000 views….”
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