Oba of Yoruba village in US stabbed to death

It was a tragic report when the news of the leader of Oyotunji African Village in Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA, Adegbolu Abiogemo Adefunmi, also known as Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II’s death was broken to the public.

According to reports, Oba Adejuyigbe was allegedly stabbed to death by his sister during a heated argument.

Reports from local news, abcnews4 revealed that the incident occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024.

According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina authorities received a report of the stabbing around 2:45 p.m. at the village on Bryant Lane.

The 47-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries.

According to reports, the suspect, identified as Akiba Kasale Meredith, 53, fled the scene on foot but was found shortly afterward and charged with murder and is being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center. Meredith’s bond has been deferred.

While confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the Oyotunji African Village said they are not giving media interviews at this time due to ongoing cultural ceremonies, noting that these ceremonies usually last two to three days.

Adefunmi was remembered fondly by locals, including workers at a nearby gas station who said, “The King would stop by every morning for a cup of coffee—he was a good man and will truly be missed.”

,,,,,,Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II was the current leader of Oyotunji African Village, a cultural and spiritual center for the Yoruba people in America. He succeeded his father, Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi I, who founded the village in 1970.

,,,,,,Under his leadership since 2005, the village has continued to reflect traditional Yoruba culture while modernizing.

The case is still under investigation by local authorities.

More details soon…..