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...
The internet is still buzzing with stories about the recent drama at the Ooni of Ife palace. The divorce of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his wife, Queen Naomi Silekunola.
News broke out this morning that the couple has gone their separate ways over irreconcilable differences and reasons best known to them.
Esabod Global recalls that one controversial blogger revealed the situation of the Ooni palace before it was disclosed and confirmed by the Queen.
Queen Naomi, earlier this morning, took to her verified social media to confirm that she has separated from her husband.
“Today I announce the beginning of a new dawn and the close of a chapter. Today, I am a mother to God’s unique gift. I am no longer a slave to my thoughts of perfection. I, at this moment, announce that I shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife but as the Queen of the people and mother of my adorable Prince.”
Taking to social media, Nigerians expressed grief over their separation, urging for a reconciliation between the couple.
It would also be noted that some mocked the Ife monarch with the popular slang saying “Ooni don chop breakfast”.
Ezikpegoldamier: No this can’t be true,Queen mother you better go back and make things work;Don’t give up yet no !not now ! Not ever !they want you to give up but don’t let them win ! Don’t leave your position for someone else.
ashleym1958: Oni of ife yaff chop breakfast
olimarpot: Omg 😭😭😭 why did Oni allow this. So sad to read de gift of God maketh rich n adds no sorrow ur son will bring u all de love God bless u.
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