Iyabo Ojo Honored with Eko Leadership Award for Youth Amidst Beef with the Very Dark Man

Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo received a humbling honor after being awarded the Eko Leadership Award for Youth and Empowerment by Eko Heritage Awards, as shared on her Instagram.

She expressed gratitude to the organizers for the recognition, stating, Yesterday, I got an Eko Leadership award for youth and empowerment, proudly organized by @ekoheritageawards …. Thank you so much to the organizers; I’m grateful and humbled.

The accolade comes amidst Iyabo Ojo’s recent public disputes with the Very Dark Man, reignited when he questioned her attendance at Davido’s wedding. She responded with proof of her invitation, sparking a social media exchange between the two.

During this time, Morayo Afolabi Brown, Managing Director of TVC, publicly defended Iyabo, affirming her noble intentions despite misunderstandings. Actress Wumi Toriola also praised Iyabo’s resilience and achievements, describing her as a brave and strong personality.

Actor Ibrahim Chatta joined in commendation, calling Iyabo a superwoman, though this sentiment drew mixed reactions. Conversely, actress Sonia Ogiri criticized Iyabo, urging her to reconsider her actions and drawing comparisons with other respected actresses in the industry.