A new honour has come for VeryDarkMan. The social media personality received traditional titles in Osun State during a ceremony led by the Oluwo of Iwo. The recognition has attracted attention across social media.
IKEJA, LAGOS — VeryDarkMan has received new traditional titles from Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo and paramount ruler of Iwo Land in Osun State. During the ceremony, the social media personality appeared in traditional Aso Oke attire as he accepted the titles Atayese One of Nigeria and Orisha Nla, according to videos and photos shared from the event.
Why This Happened
The traditional honour was presented during a ceremony attended by the monarch and guests in Iwo, Osun State. According to videos from the event, VeryDarkMan was formally introduced before receiving the titles from the royal palace.
The development has generated widespread reactions online, with supporters congratulating the activist and content creator while others shared clips from the colourful event across social media platforms.
Monarch Blessing
During the ceremony, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi publicly conferred the titles on VeryDarkMan as part of the traditional proceedings. Videos circulating online showed the monarch blessing the recipient before the presentation concluded.
Neither VeryDarkMan nor the palace immediately released a detailed official statement explaining the significance of the titles at the time of filing this report.
Who Is Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi?
Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi is the Oluwo of Iwo and the paramount ruler of Iwo Land in Osun State. Since ascending the throne, the monarch has remained a prominent traditional ruler known for his public engagements on cultural, social and national issues.
He frequently hosts public figures and dignitaries at his palace and has continued to promote the cultural heritage of Iwo and Osun State.
What This Means for Nigeria
The development means VeryDarkMan has received formal recognition from a respected traditional institution in Nigeria. Traditional honours remain an important part of the country’s cultural heritage and are often used to recognise individuals for their influence, public engagement or contributions to society.
The ceremony is also likely to keep the social media personality in public discussion as reactions continue to emerge across different platforms.
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