Popular Yoruba traditional, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi popularly known as Emperor Telu has stirred reactions online as he joined his subjects to clear the community bush.
The Olowu of Iwoland took to his Instagram page to share a video of himself engaging in the community service.
The monarch said his action was based on his love for his community, bringing the people together and spreading love.
Emperor Telu1, the monarch himself captioned the video: “Love Your Own with passion. Its not about king/Oluwo cutting grass….its about community love to the city ! Paramount ruler of Iwoland Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi Telu1, President Iwo Board of Trustees Professor lai Olurode and others doing community work this morning, please don’t ask us why we did not use lawn mowers or laborers…this is bringing our Iwo people together spreading love”
Reacting, some Nigerians applauded the monarch, while others urged him not to jeopardize the Yoruba culture in his quest to identify with the subjects.
Yemi Solade: “BABA will not cease to amaze me….ROYAL LEADERSHIP by example…May TĘLU 1’s reign on the throne of his forebears continue to yield very positive fruits for the people of IWOLAND & KINGDOM. Aşę!”
lord_rhymes2: “Nice write up baba ,, but please let Not destroy our beautiful traditions because we want to prove something (kings are gods ) representative On Earth”
Alade Ogo“From the beginning, of the reign of Oluwo, I understand that Oluwo loves the progress of Iwo wholeheartedly. …Long life Kabiyesi..”