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...
'No One Can Replace You‘ I’ve Been Trying So Hard Not To Believe You’re Gone’ Comedienne Helen Paul In Deep Sorrow
It’s a sad time for Nigerian comedienne cum actor Helen Paul following the death of her friend, and she has taken to social media to mourn him.
In the post shared on her Instagram page, Helen Paul said she has been trying so hard not to believe that her friend is gone.
While recalling how her friend often defended her, Helen Paul said she’s fighting her emotions seriously.
She wrote: My friend, I have been trying so hard not to believe you are gone. Rip. No one can replace you. I am fighting the emotions seriously. My only MC with a Ph.D as we fondly called you.
You observed how my writings bordered largely on tragedies and contrasted that with the fact that I am a comedian. You used to defend me and took time out to read all of my write-ups. Miss you deeply @drayotunde
Esabod Global News recalls Helen paul congratulated her colleague AY and his wife, Mabel Makun, over the arrival of their second child after 13 years.
In a post shared on her Instagram page, Helen Paul said she woke up to the incredible testimony of AY and his wife, stating that they waited, cried, believed God, and everything came out perfect.
Helen paul prayed that all things would continue to work out for the good of AY’s family.
She wrote: I woke up to this great testimony. @realmabelmakun you waited, you cried, you believed God and everything came out perfect and may all things continue to work out for your good in Jesus name.
@aycomedian congratulations to your beautiful family.
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