Popular Nollywood actor and comedian, Okey Bakassi has been crowned King of the Umuihuocha community in Imo State.
In a video he posted on Tuesday, Okey Bakassi’s kinsmen formally introduced him as the traditional leader of the Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Mbaise.
A magnificent celebration of Igbo culture and custom took place during the coronation of the actor who is now known as “His Royal Highness Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, the Okwe II of Umuihuocha Obohia.”
Sharing the video of the ceremony on his Instagram page, Okey Bakassi wrote: “Special presentation as king (Eze) of Umuihuocha community”.
According to reports, Bakassi’s coronation came barely two weeks after he announced his appointment as the traditional ruler.
See video below: