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...
Funke Akindele’s husband, JJC Skillz has showered the most beautiful words on his son, Ben, who turns 17 today.
Sharing a photo of the celebrant on his Instagram page moments ago, JJC Skillz wrote “”Happy birthday to my amazing handsome son Benito Bello, wow… you’re now 17 … Very proud of your growth and the man you’re becoming. Lots of love from Dad and the whole #Bellofamily”
Esabod Global News recalls that JJC Skillz had three grown up children, (two boys and a girl) from three different women before his marriage to Funke Akindele. They’re are identified as Tamira Bello, Josiah Bello and Benito Bello.
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