Boiling Point: Prof Wande Abimbola, Pastor Femi Emmanuel to Join Debate Over Yoruba Monarchs' Burial Rites
Amid divergent views from different quarters about burial rites of traditional rulers which gained prominence after the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebu-land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, reputable Ifa priest and erstwhile Vice-Chancellor Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Wande Abimbola and popular preacher, Pastor Femi Emmanuel who is a one-time Deputy Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly are billed to x-ray the topic on Boiling Point Arena for the month of August.
By: Olufemi Orunsola
Taking clues from the seeming gradual and systemic erosion of Yoruba cultural identity particularly stemming from the aftermath of the transition of the late Awujale of Ijebu-land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, an x-ray of this current affairs issues has been announced as the focus on the 34th edition of a popular monthly interview discourse, Boiling Point Arena.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that a statement obtained from the convener and host of the multi-streamed current affairs discussion Dr.Ayo Arowojolu reveals that next edition of the programme billed to take place on Sunday August 10, 2025 from 8pm over a two-hour duration on the D-Day - August 10, 2025.
The statement further reveals that the guests for the Day who will unmask all the angles germane to the ostensibly volatile issue are two of Nigeria's bright minds from two divergent planks: an Ifa Priest and erstwhile Vice-Chancellor Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Wande Abimbola and popular preacher, Pastor Femi Emmanuel who is a one-time Deputy Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly.
Dr. Arowojolu affirmed that the 34th edition of the global online discourse with the topic of discourse as: "Secrecy Vs Transparency: The Great Battle Over Yoruba Monarchs' Burial Traditions and the Future of Yoruba Culture"
OTN News recalls that the once-in-a-month current affairs programme is transmitted via Zoom and broadcast live on six radio stations across Lagos, Ogun and Delta States as well as a cable television, NSTV on GoTV channel 316
With an incredibly large online followership and wide listenership base, Boiling Point Arena is hosted by a media professional and public relations strategist, Dr Ayo Arowojolu.
Members of the public are enjoined to join the conversation as the two guests, Prof Wande Abimbola and Pastor Femi Emmanuel dissect the dynamism of tradition and culture as well as the imperative of preservation of cultural ethos and practices which define the Yoruba people.
The duo will pointedly situate the new trend of burying monarchs based on their spiritual leanings while alive as to whether it's an evolution of tradition or outright desecration of culture.
The Discussants are to also interrogate all the issues involved within the context of tradition, Law, government influence and religion.
Prof Abimbola holds the traditional title of Awise Gbogbo Agbaye, a title conferred on him by the then Ọọni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade in 1981 on the recommendation of a conclave of West African Babalawos.
For his part, Pastor Emmanuel is the General Overseer of Living Spring Church International, a sprawling church with branches all over the country and overseas. He recently clocked 70.
Foremost traditional ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Matemilola is the Keynote Speaker and Chair to herald the discourse.
A well publicized discourse, Boiling Point Arena will be broadcast live on WASH 94.9FM, Sweet 107.1FM, Roots 97.1FM, Erimbe 94.7FM, Women Radio 91.7FM and Kruzz 92.9FM.
Boiling Point is a news and general interest Group comprising of eminent personalities including over 300 Professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.
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