Aye Dee, who is based in the U.S, became popular for his antics with popular blogger, Linda Ikeji.

Since then, his views on politics and other topics has seen him become influential on the social network- Twitter.

Aye Dee tweeted the news of his good fortune.

Pleased to announce, I just accepted a seat on the Board of Directors of Venezia F.C. Italy. To God Be The Glory! pic.twitter.com/cA6KLYybke

— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) September 24, 2015

From playing football with no shoes around Sura Market , to a Seat on the Board of Venezia F.C, I've come a long way. pic.twitter.com/tSa5i4cvN2

— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) September 24, 2015

Celebratory Dinner… #VeneziaFC pic.twitter.com/EUSEEtI99u

— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) September 24, 2015

That’s not all. He plans on giving back as well to the Nigerian youth.

Plan is to do something in Nigeria, give someone local a chance to get his name on the back of a Jersey… https://t.co/yVzE1kjxMh

— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) September 24, 2015