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...
Actor Lukman Raji Overwhelmed With Love As Bimbo Success, Adeolu Funsho, Others Storm His Child’s Naming Ceremony (Photos)
Nollywood actor, King Lukman Raji has penned an appreciation post to his colleagues, friends, family and loved ones who joined his family to celebrate their newborn.
Esabod Global news reported that congratulations had poured in as for Lukman Raji and wife, Bukky Adekogbe Raji, popularly known as Aminatu Papapa, as they announced the arrival of their baby boy.
The excited parents took to their official Instagram to share the good news with their fans and colleagues.
Unable to curtail their joy, Lukman Raji congratulated himself and his family on the arrival of his bundle of joy.
He wrote: “Congratulations to me and Raji¹s family welcome to the Rajis family Prince Abidemi Raji. God is great. Thank you love @aminatupapapa”
On her part, Aminatu Papapa appreciated God for adding another baby into her family.
She wrote: Alhamdulilah Momoreoluwa GOD ask add another joy into my family it a boy”.
Nollywood celebrities, including Jaiye Kuti, Seilat, Adekola Tijani, Wunmi Ajiboye, Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje), Kunle Afod, Lola Dapo, to mention but a few of them, congratulated the couple on their joy.
A week after they welcomed their son, Lukman Raji held a lavish naming ceremony to usher his son into the world.
Spotted at the event were Bimbo Success, Adeolu Funsho and many others.
Appreciating them for the love and support, Lukman wrote, “Thank you all for coming. May Almighty Allah bless each and everyone”.
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