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...
Following the painful death of film maker, movie producer Osmond Gbadebo whose demise was announced today, his colleague, Kunle Afod has taken to his handle to mourn.
Esabod Global news earlier reported that the Yoruba movie industry is currently mourning the death of actor and filmmaker, Osmond Gbadebo.
Osmond Gbadebo lost his life to the cold hands of death on Monday, May 30th.
Grieving over his death, actor, Adekunle afod shared his photo and wrote:
“So sad to hear that you are no more
The struggle was real
The hustle was real
It’s time to rest my friend
Osmond Gbadebo
Rip”
See photo
Esabod Global News recalls that a month ago, actor Chinedu Bernard was confirmed dead at the East Side hospital Enugu after she slumped while cleaning the Chapel of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Federal Housing.
The Priest Rev Fr. Uchendu Chukwuma and some parishioners rushed her to the hospital where she was confirmed dead.
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