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...
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has made a mockery of a throwback photo of his colleague Ronke Oshodi-Oke.
Esabod Global News reports that Ronke Oshodi Oke had posted the throwback photo taken from a movie set on Instagram and begged her fans to be gentle with their responses to it but Jide Kosoko didn’t heed her appeal.
The 68-year-old veteran actor, and grandfather, jokingly called Ronke Oshodi-Oke an old woman.
Jide Kosoko said that the actress has aged while he still looks the same.
He wrote: “Can you see her, old woman, but I still look the same abi?”
Responding, Ronkea agreed with the actor saying, “Abi oo.”
Esabod Global News recalls that weeks ago, veteran actor, Jide Kosoko joyfully announced the birth of another grand child from his daughter and actress, Bidemi Kosoko.
Announcing the good news, Jide Kosoko via Instagram asked Nigerians to rejoice with him and also pleaded that she should be remembered in prayers so as not to have any after-birth sickness.
“A big congratulations to the Kosoko and Bankole Family, as Abidek gave birth to baby girl this morning, an addition to my grand children. Join me in thanking God and prayer for mother never to witness after birth sickness. Thank you my people.” Jide Kosoko wrote.
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