Nigerian actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James says the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, honoured him with a chieftaincy title during a palace visit. In posts shared online, Baba Ijesha claims he received the title “Baba Awada Konge Oduwa” and was also presented with a brand-new car and other “luxurious gifts.” He says the gifts were given during a courtesy visit to the Ooni’s palace, where photographs were shared showing him alongside the monarch and his wife, fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo. The reports note that the palace had not publicly confirmed the alleged honour at the time the stories were filed. The actor and his wife are also reported to have visited the monarch shortly after announcing the birth of their son. The couple’s announcement came about seven months after Baba Ijesha completed a prison sentence related to his conviction for child sexual assault. While some social media users questioned whether the pregnancy and birth announcements were staged or promotional, the couple did not publicly provide additional context beyond the posts, according to the accounts.