African village king Oba Adefunmi killed in South Carolina

Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, the revered monarch of Oyotunji African Village, has been allegedly stabbed to death by his sister during a heated argument in South Carolina, United States.

The 47-year-old king was rushed to a nearby hospital after the incident but succumbed to his wounds shortly after arrival.

The altercation occurred at Oyotunji African Village in Beaufort County, a community known for preserving and celebrating African culture and traditions.

According to WJCL, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a stabbing report at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday. Upon arriving at the scene on Bryant Lane, authorities found Oba Adefunmi critically injured.

The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Akiba Kasale Meredith, fled the scene on foot following the tragic incident. She was located a short time later, taken into custody, and charged with murder. Meredith is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing. The community of Oyotunji African Village, which has long been a beacon of African heritage and leadership, is now grappling with the devastating loss of its king.

Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II will be remembered for his dedication to preserving African traditions and his leadership within the Oyotunji African Village. The news of his untimely death has left many in shock and mourning, as they await further details from the ongoing investigation.