Renowned Nollywood star and humorist, Okey Bakassi has been officially acknowledged as a monarch.He was honored as the sovereign of the Umuihuocha community in Imo State.
Okey Bakassi was formally introduced as the traditional monarch of Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Mbaise by his fellow clansmen in a video he uploaded on Tuesday.
The crowning of the actor, now referred to as ‘His Royal Highness Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, the Okwe II of Umuihuocha Obohia,’ was a magnificent celebration of Igbo heritage and customs.
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In sharing the footage of the event on his Instagram account, Okey Bakassi remarked: “Special presentation as monarch (Eze) of Umuihuocha community.”
It’s worth noting that Bakassi’s coronation occurred merely two weeks after he revealed his elevation to the throne.