Comedian Okey Bakassi appointed traditional ruler in Imo community

Ace actor and comic, Okey Bakassi, has been appointed the standard ruler of the Umuihuocha Autonomous Group in Imo State.

The Umuihuocha Autonomous Group is a recognised autonomous group in Mbaise, a area in Imo State.

He’s the one Nigerian entertainer who has just lately assumed a conventional ruler position.

Upon his coronation, he’ll assume the title of His Royal Highness Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, the OKWE II of Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Group.

Whereas particulars about his predecessor are usually not available, the title “OKWE II” signifies that Okey Bakassi is the second conventional ruler to bear this title locally.

This implies a succession from a earlier ruler often known as OKWE I, though the obtainable sources don’t present additional details about this predecessor.

Taking to his social media on Sunday, the 55-year-old entertainer shared the information with a publish tagged “NEXT LEVEL. He expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him and additional recognized the duty bestowed on him as Service to Humanity, as he wrote, “Service to Group.”

In one other message, he particularly thanked the folks of his group for believing in him.

Felicitations

His new position as a conventional ruler has drawn numerous congratulatory messages from mates, colleagues and followers celebrating his new match.

Gbenga Adeyinka, a fellow comic, additionally wrote a heartfelt message: “Congratulations in your new elevation by the Umuihuocha Autonomous Group! This can be a exceptional achievement, and I pray in your continued success on this essential position. Might you encourage optimistic change and show spectacular management as you information your group.

“Kudos to your group for making such a wonderful selection in choosing such a distinguished gentleman and an impressive chief of males.

Finest needs to you and the group! Heat regards, my brother.’’

Shaibu Husseini, govt director of the Nationwide Movie and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), addressed him as “Ichie Na Umuihoichia.”

Wanting previous his luminous leisure profession, Okey Bakassi had served as senior particular adviser (SSA) on leisure issues to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim.

Nigerian celebs with chieftaincy Titles

D’Banj formally grew to become a conventional title bearer in Igbo land on 5 January 2018. The singer was conferred the title of “Enyi Ka Nwanee Amuzi” in Amuzi Obowoland of Imo State.

He acquired the title a number of years after referring to himself as “Igwe” (which means King in Igbo).

In the identical yr, 2018, actor Femi Department was topped a Chieftaincy title because the Agun Asa of Edeland.

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2baba was honoured with the “Tafidan Kudendan of Kudendan” by His Royal Highness Galadima of Kudendan Chiefdom. The title interprets to “Ambassador of Peace”. 

Standard actress Genevieve Nnaji acquired the title of Eze Ada 1 of Amuzu Nweafor in her hometown of Mbaise, Imo State.

Actor and lawyer Kanayo O. Kanayo gained the chieftaincy title ‘Ihe Mbaise Ji Ka Mba’ in his hometown of Mbaise, Imo state.

Alex Ekubo, an actor, bagged the standard title Ikuku of Amumara city, Mbaise, Imo state, and shared the excellent news together with his followers and followers in September 2020.