The forthcoming discourse on the now evolving trend of transparent burial of demised yoruba monarchs in line with their spiritual beliefs is eliciting intense interest as prominent Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Ahmad joins the team of Discussants on the popular monthly interview show, Boiling Point Arena.
By implication, Sheikh Abdur-Rahman is the third Discussant alongside notable Ifa Priest and erstwhile Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Prof. Wande Abimbola and popular preacher, Pastor Femi Emmanuel on the engaging intellectual clash.
The once-in-a-month current affairs programme which is the 34th edition, holds on Sunday August 10, 2025 commencing from 8pm over a two-hour duration.
The programme will be 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.
Boiling Point Arena, with a large online followership and wide listenership base, is hosted by a media professional and public relations strategist, Dr Ayo Arowojolu.
Sheikh AbduRahman is the Imam and Khateeb of Ansar-ud-Deen Society, a century old foremost islamic organization.
The trio of Prof Abimbola, Pastor Femi Emmanuel and Sheikh AbduRahman are to dissect 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.
The Discussants will expectedly examine the dynamism of tradition and culture as well as the imperative of preservation of cultural ethos and practices which define the Yoruba people while also interrogating the issues of Law, government influence and religion.
The topic of discourse is: “Secrecy Vs Transparency: The Great Battle Over Yoruba Monarchs’ Burial Traditions and the Future of Yoruba Culture”
Prof Abimbola holds the traditional title of Awise Gbogbo Agbaye, a title conferred on hm by the then Ọọni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade in 1981 on the recommendation of a conclave of West African Babalawos.
Pastor Emmanuel, for his part, is the General Overseer of Living Spring Church International, a sprawling church with branches all over the country and overseas.
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, media professionals, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots and several others.
