Adegbolu Abiogemo Adefunmi, the esteemed leader of Oyotunji African Village in Beaufort County, South Carolina, also known as Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, was tragically stabbed to death during a heated argument with his sister.
According to ABC News 4, the incident occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving a call about the stabbing around 2:45 p.m. at the village on Bryant Lane. Authorities rushed to the scene and found the 47-year-old victim, who was promptly taken to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Oyotunji African Village, founded in the 1970s, is a significant cultural community that celebrates Yoruba traditions and heritage. The death of Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II is a profound loss for the village and the broader cultural community.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to understand the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has yet to release further details regarding the sister’s identity or the nature of the argument that led to the fatal stabbing.
This shocking incident has left the Oyotunji community and many others in mourning, as they remember the contributions and leadership of Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II.
