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...
On Sunday 26th 2021, Nollywood stars turned up for the 58th birthday party of their colleague and great thespian Sola Sobowale.
Earlier during the day, social media was agog with beautiful photos and encomium for Sola Sobowale, who many described as their mother.
Sharing photos from the event on his Instagram page, Saheed Balogun said the birthday was fun and a time to relax with great friends.
Some of the Nollywood stars captured in the photos include Shaffy Bello, Foluke Daramola, Bimbo Thomas and others.
He wrote: Oba’s birthday was a blast! For me, it was time to let my hair down (lol) drop the load on my shoulder and relax with great friends.
Esabod Global News recalls actress Tosin Abiola, known as Omo Brish, showered praises on veteran actress Sola Sobowale on her 58th birthday.
Sharing photos of Sola Sobowale on her Instagram page, Omo Brish said that the veteran actress is a mother who has sacrificed much to make a wonderful life for her family.
Omo Brish said Sola Sobowale’s commitment and devotion to her children, family and fans cannot go unnoticed.
The single mother of two added that Sola Sobowale is a unique individual who deserves her greatest love and respect for the stability she has brought to motherhood.
She wrote: Happy birthday to a mother who has sacrificed much to make a wonderful life for her family. @solasobowale the only OBA, your commitment and devotion to your children, family and fans cannot go unnoticed. Your joy and zest for life are contagious and has inspired me to be a better person.
You are a unique individual, so you deserve my greatest love and respect for the stability you have brought to motherhood. Aunty mi, I pray that your birthday be as joyful as ever! I love you till eternity Aduke mi,
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