Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi Telu 1, the Oluwo of Iwo land, has been sighted cleaning bushes in town with other members of the Iwo community.
On Sunday, a video posted to the monarch's Instagram feed showed him using a cutlass to clear a large area of land.
Oluwo added that the practise, which also included other notable community members, was intended to "spread love" and promote unity among the people of Iwo.
“Love your own with passion. It’s not about king/Oluwo cutting grass; it is about community love for the city!
“Paramount ruler of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi Telu 1; 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 labourers. This is bringing our Iwo people together, spreading love,” the caption read.