Renowned Nollywood actor and comedian Okey Bakassi has been officially installed as the traditional ruler of the Umuihuocha community in Imo State.
In a video shared on Tuesday, Bakassi was formally presented as the monarch of the Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Mbaise by his kinsmen.
Now bearing the title “His Royal Highness Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, the Okwe II of Umuihuocha Obohia,” the coronation ceremony was a colorful display of Igbo cultural heritage and tradition.
Taking to his Instagram page, the actor shared footage of the event with the caption: “Special presentation as king (Eze) of Umuihuocha community.”
The development comes just two weeks after Bakassi publicly announced his appointment as the new traditional ruler.
Watch the video below: