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 Jaiye Kuti has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree and has taken to social media to share the good news with her fans and colleagues.
Sharing photos of the ceremony on her Instagram page, Jaiye Kuti opined that the journey of life could take the whole life and advised that people should never forget to pause and look at how far they have come.
According to Jaiye Kuti, people should be grateful to God for every step in their life, adding that the next time people see her, they can call her Dr Jaiye Kuti.
She wrote: The journey of life is one that takes the whole lifetime. But we should always remember to pause and look back at how far we have come – how far God has brought us. And we should never forget to be grateful for every step.
What God cannot do does not exist. Look who bagged a doctorate. Next time you see me, you may now call me Dr. Jaiye Kuti. God be praised.
Esabod News recalls that Jaiye Kuti recently shared throwback photos of herself and her husband as they celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary.
Jaiye Kuti rarely shares photos of her husband or brings their love life to social media. However, her reasons may not be far from several marital woes and unhealthy competition in the Nollywood industry.
After spending 21 years together and still basking strong, Jaiye Kuti averred that marriage is a bed of understanding and not a bed of roses.
She wrote: I thought it was “Bed of Roses ” But I realized it was “Bed of understanding “ Happy Wedding Anniversary to us.
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