The year 2020 seems to be a good one for a number of Nigerian celebrities including Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo.
The handsome film star recently took to his social media page to reintroduce himself to his fans as he shared some good news with them.
The thespian was recently honoured with a chieftaincy title in Mbaise, Imo state. Sharing the good news, Alex posted a video of the coronation ceremony on his Instagram page.
The film star accompanied the post with a caption where he explained his new title to his fans.
According to Alex, he was just coronated as the IKUKU Of Amumara Town, Mbaise. IMO State. Explaining further, the film star said that the ceremony took place at the just concluded New Yam Festival.
The new chief also showed appreciation to those who honoured him and took him as their own.
Chieftaincy Title Is A Creation Of Colonial Masters And Is Foreign To Igbo Culture And Tradition
His caption reads: “Allow me to Re-introduce myself, I Alex Ekubo of Arochukwu, Abia State – has just been coronated IKUKU of Amumara Town, Mbaise. Imo state, at the just concluded Iri-Ji (New Yam Festival).
Coronation by – Eze Umara 3 of Amumara Town, Mbaise kingdom, Imo State.
Special thanks to High Chief Nwachinemere 1 of Mbaise, @vintagedeluxeinteriors for welcoming me & honoring me in his home town among his kindred. I Love you forever & ever Obara’m.
Pls moving forward when you see me address me as a CHIEF, it’s official IKUKU is not a “nick name”. #IgboAmaka.”
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