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...
Nigerian media personality Shade Ladipo has tackled Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi, Fani Kayode and pastor of Common Wealth of Zion Assembly, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo.
This is coming a few hours after a member of Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo called out the clergy over unpaid salaries, death of her friend, amongst other issues.
Taking to her Instagram story, Shade Ladipo averred that he feels bad for anyone related to Yomi Fabiyi, Fani Kayode, Biodun Fatoyinbo and likes.
Although Shade Ladipo did not disclose her reasons, it may be connected to some controversies surrounding their personality.
She wrote: If you ‘re related to any of these people, I feel bad for you. Yomi Fabiyi, Femi Fani Kayode, Fatoyinbo and his like.
Esabod Global News recalls Shade Ladipo sparked reactions online after saying that Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetiba is the best thing to happen to Nollywood.
For some time now, Kemi Adetiba has continued to receive several accolades over the production of her recent movie, the ‘King Of Boy’ sequel.
From the suspense in the movie to the choice of Nollywood stars who delivered at their best, setting a high standard for other movie producers.
Hence Shade Ladipo, in a post shared on her Instagram story, averred that Kemi Adetiba is the best thing to happen to Nollywood and others are the next thing.
She wrote: FYI Kemi Adetiba is the best thing to happen to Nollywood in recent times. The others are the next thing #NoCap
Reacting to this, some social media users agreed with her while others said there is no need for competition as every other person are doing well in their own right.
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