Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been conferred with the traditional title Atayese Oodua of Nigeria by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I.
The honour was bestowed on VDM during his visit to the monarch’s palace in Iwo, Osun State, following a personal invitation from the traditional ruler. Videos from the ceremony showed the activist dressed in Aso Oke as he received the royal recognition.
The title presentation came shortly after VDM arrived at Ibadan Airport ahead of the royal visit. The ceremony has since attracted widespread attention on social media, with supporters congratulating him while others debated the significance of the honour.
Reactions
@biggestSneh
“Them go soon use am finish 😂”
@UchechiClinton
“This guy wan collect title for Osun State.”
@edu4real23
“Congratulations to him but let him not be distracted to what he is known for.”
@Chilli762267
“Ok.”
@ekemini58110
“VDM na big name.”
@wajukenny247
“No be Oloye AA be that.”
@NnadoziePcl
“Bro VDM is looking so calm and composed there.”
@kacrypt
“I thought he said he won’t associate himself with evil people? People that put Nigerians in this present condition? What is he doing there?”
@dezziano
“VDM is now a big icon, wow I heard he’s an ex corn artist.”
@chinemelumma
“The self acclaimed CORNified Very Dirty Man.”