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...
Following actor Odunlade Adekola’s video where he denied the sexual scandal allegations levelled against him, some of his colleagues including Oyin Elebu Ibon, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Foluke Daramola and Funsho Adeolu have spoken out.
Esabod News recalls that Odunlade Adekola was called out a few days ago for reportedly being involved in sex for a role scandal with one Nike and other upcoming female actors.
It has been severally alleged that the actor is fond of sleeping around and has been said to be romantically involved with younger colleagues like Eniola Ajao, Bukola Adeeyo, Kemi Afolabi and more. One of his colleagues cum ex lover, Taiwo Aromokun even confirmed this in an interview before relocating abroad years ago.
Esabod News also reports that Odunlade Adekola debunked the claims by making a video and urging all his female trainees to come out and testify if the claims were valid.
Rallying round to support Odunlade, his colleagues have stormed the comment section of his Instagram page where he posted the video.
Actress Yewande Adekoya wrote “May God continue to guide and protect your brand bro. You shall never fall. Amen. its the advertisement towards the end of the video for me. Creativity at its peak”
Oyin Elebu Ibon wrote ” if only people know how blunt and crazy you are. I mean with respect. And how you don’t mix production with pleasure.”
Adeolu Funsho wrote “Omo Adekola , No shaking , God has a hand in your stardom no doubt , so any weapon fashioned against you will not prosper.”
Kolawole Ajeyemi wrote “You will not be shamed by his power”
Jumola Adetola wrote ” Who God has blessed, no man can curse! Don’t stress sir. You are a shining star that can’t go dim. What about me that you have featured as a lead cast in many of your movies.”
Foluke Daramola wrote “It’s well with u bro. Take it easy”
Odunlade Adekola, without a doubt, is one of the faces of the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.
He is married to Ruth Adekola and blessed with four children, boys.
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