Nigerian ace comedian Okey Bakassi, born Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, has finally been crowned as the king of Umuihuocha in Imo state.
Videos of the flamboyant display by the indigenous men and women of the Umuihuocha community celebrating their new monarch made the rounds online.
The humour merchant was seen among kinsmen, presumably his palace cabinet, all dressed in matching brown senator-style outfits paired with the traditional red Igbo caps.
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They cheered and chanted in their local dialects to commemorate the core of the occasion.
The women looked gorgeous in their brightly coloured Gele headwraps, as they expressed immense happiness through singing and dancing.
The King himself stood out in a scintillating blue ensemble adorned with a royal hat and a traditional staff of office called Ofor.
Addressing his people, Okey Bakassi promised unity, peace and progress of the community in his reign.
Watch the video below:
OSG earlier reported that the veteran actor and comedian was appointed the traditional ruler of the Umuihuocha autonomous community in Imo state.
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Following his coronation, he would be known as His Royal Highness Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, the OKWE II of the Umuihuocha Obohia autonomous community.
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While information about his predecessor is not easily available, the moniker “OKWE II” indicates that Okey Bakassi is the community’s second traditional king to have this title.
Taking to his social media page on Sunday, April 27, the veteran entertainer broke the news with a tweet captioned “NEXT LEVEL”.
He expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him and characterised his obligation as service to humanity.
In another message, he expressed gratitude to the people of his community for believing in him.
Netizens react to Okey Bakassi’s coronation
OSG compiled the reactions below:
@mimiswe2408:
“Where is your wife??.”
@luke.carlito:
“OGA wey your wife now, the queen 🤴.”
@l0retha:
“Aaaaaawwww. One of the focused and hard-working Veterans. CONGRATULATIONS, Igwe.”
@kingpreshtv:
“No be aye axe men I dey hear so??”
@godsonanaele:
“Ahịazụ Keleenụ, come de sound like aye axemen.. 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Congratulations dedem Okey, okwe11 of ụmụihiọcha okwe in ekwerazụ ahịazụ mbaise local government area, Imo state…”
@_ijoba101:
“Nah make his cabinet just dey rehears how to laugh down 😂😂.”
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