Top Nigerian comedian Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has been crowned the new king of his village.
Sources informed ENigeria News reports that the people of Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Mbaise, part of Imo State, picked Okey Bakassi as the most qualified candidate among others who were nominated for the role of kingship by the community.
Moments ago, top comedian Alibaba, Nigerian musician Kcee, Yaw, Acapella, Frank Edoho, and numerous other entertainers flocked to social media to congratulate one of their own on the new feat.
Bakassi also took to his social media page hours ago and wrote, “NEXT LEVEL……Service to Community.”
The Imo state is a Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor who, in 2014, won the “Best Actor in a Leading Role” category at the 2014 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Onye Ozi and has had a very good run even in his career as an astute comedian with over 30 years of experience.
ENigeria News understands that the new king shall be called HRH Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, The OKWE II of Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Community, Ahiazu Mbaise.
