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...
‘N100 Million For What?’- Destiny Etiko Questions Kidnappers Who Is Holding Cynthia Okereke And Clemson Cornell Hostage
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has reacted to the huge ransom demanded by the unknown gunmen that abducted two veteran Nigerian actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, aka Agbogidi.
It was earlier reported that the Kidnappers demanded for a sum of $100,000 for the release of the captives.
The kidnappers reportedly contacted family members of the captives about 24 hours after they were declared missing.
The duo were said to have gone on a shooting assignment before the were declared missing.
Both actors are renowned for starring in movies shot in Enugu and Delta states.
Reacting to this Destiny Etiko took to her Instagram page to express her pains and anguish over the trending issue.
“N100 million for what? In this hardship? Do you people think we have that kind of money?” She asked rhythorically.
This ugly development is said to have thrown the community of actors into confusion with the task of raising the funds for their release.
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria Emeka Rollas, confirmed that contact has been established with the families while he said the guild is working with relevant security agencies to ensure safe return.
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