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 Gospel singer Tope Alabi has described Nigerian comedian cum actor Woli Arole as her son in a birthday message.
Taking to her Instagram page, Tope Alabi share a cute picture of Woli Arole saying that his son, is a lovely soul, wonderful being and lover of Christ by His grace.
Tope Alabi also prayed that Woli Arole would fulfil his destiny and the spirit of God would not depart from him.
She wrote: Happy birthday to my Son, a child of God, a lovely soul, wonderful being, lover of Christ by His grace; Oluwatoyin Bayegun @officialarole I wish you more fruitful years on earth, you will fulfil your destiny, and the spirit of God will not depart from you in Jesus precious name. I celebrate you. Enjoy your day.
Ayomikun, the daughter of Tope Alabi, in an interview, revealed her mother didn’t want her to be a musician.
‘She did not want me to be a musician in the first place. She wanted me to be a Medical Doctor. As God will have it, that is not my calling because I cannot stand blood. Now, she is happy to see my sing; she loves it when I sing as exclaims with joy listening to my songs. I am sure she is happy and proud that she has a legacy in me.”
Speaking further in her chat with City People Magazine, the young artiste gushed about her mum, Tope Alabi, saying “I think this is a question with an obvious. My mum is my biggest role model. I look up to her. She is someone that you cannot look up to and not act or sing like she does. She is a big role model to me, I look up to her and aspire to write my music the way she does and be like her.”
When asked about their relationship, she said “I don’t call her mum; she is my Aunty, my best friend. That is what she is to me. My mum is tough because she wants you to be matured and disciplined at all times. She is always teaching and talking. I learnt humility and respect for everyone and anyone no matter their status. I also learnt from my mum knowing God to his totality. I love her music and I take lots of inspiration from her music.”
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