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Ace actor and comedian, Okey Bakassi, has been appointed the traditional ruler of the Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Mbaise, a region in Imo State.
Okey Bakassi is the only Nigerian entertainer who has recently assumed a traditional ruler role.
Upon his coronation, he will assume the title of His Royal Highness Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, the OKWE II of Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Community.
Taking to his social media on Sunday, Bakassi shared the good news with a post tagged, “Next level……Service to Community”
He expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him and specifically thanked the people of his community for believing in him.
While many congratulated him, the Actors Guild of Nigeria National President, Chief Emeka Rollas, extended congratulations on behalf of the guild, acknowledging Bakassi’s new role as a monarch.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, National Executive, Congress and the entire members of Actors Guild of Nigeria we congratulate one of the members of our Board Trustees who was just crowned the king of Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Mbaise, Imo State. CONGRATULATIONS 💯💯💯,” Rollas wrote on his Facebook page.”
Some of Okey Bakassi’s colleagues, including Alibaba, Kcee, Yaw, Acapella, Frank Edoho among others also have taken to their various social media platforms to congratulate one of their own on the new feat.
Bakassi is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who, in 2014, won the “Best Actor in a Leading Role” at last year’s edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Onye Ozi . He has had a flourishing career as a successful comedian with many years of experience.
