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...
Outrage As Yinka Quadri, Femi Adebayo, Faithia Williams And More Nollywood Stars Drum Support For Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Video)
Yoruba Nollywood stars have sparked outrage with their show of love and support for the presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This isn’t the first time they are all pulling out their weight for the former governor of Lagos State.
Taking to Instagram, Yinka Quadri shared a video of many of his colleagues drumming support for him.
Spotted in the video were Fausat Balogun, Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Taiwo Hassan, Faithia Williams, Femi Adebayo, Shola Kosoko, Saheed Balogun, Eniola Ajao, Murphy Afolabi and a host of others.
Yinka Quadri credited Bola Tinubu for influencing many actors to venture into politics.
“I, Alhaji Olayinka Quadri pledge my support for BAT not because I was paid to do so but because of Asiwaju support and influence to all and sundry over the years. Majority of actors who venture into politics today do so because of the influence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By God grace, Asiwaju will move from Jagaban of Lagos to Asiwaju of Nigeria. For all your sacrifices, for all your effort, God will reward you this time…. If we look at the rotation of leaders in Nigeria over the years, it is very crystal clear it is Yoruba turn to be president.
BAT, Eyin lol kan (you’re the next)”.
Esabod Global news recalls Nollywood stars such as Saheed Balogun, Yomi Fabiyi, Shola Kosoko, Eniola Ajoa joined their colleague Desmond Elliot at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, 28th March 2022.
This came amidst the consistent attack of Nollywood stars and celebrities pitching their tent with the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Nollywood stars honoured an invitation to the Lagos State House for a special plenary section in celebration of the National leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, ahead of his birthday.
Shola Kosoko who shared the photos on her Instagram page wrote: I honoured an invitation alongside my colleagues to the Special plenary session for the celebration of Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu birthday …”.
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