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...
Two band members of Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as ‘K1 De Ultimate’, have reportedly absconded in the United Kingdom (UK).
The band boys, according to Nigerian journalist, Seun Oloketuyi, were travelling for a performance at an event in the UK when they disappeared without a trace.
He disclosed that the lead guitarist and the keyboardist are currently on the run after entering the country.
Oloketuyi said the singer, however, has reported the incident to the UK police.
Sharing a photo of the band members, Seun wrote: “Two of K1 band members have absconded without a trace in the UK. The lead guitarist pictured and the keyboardist are on the run. It is quite sad, I learned he has reported the absconders.”
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