Now that Okey Bakassi is Traditional Ruler

Comedian Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has been crowned traditional ruler of his hometown, Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Community in Imo State, Nigeria.
He becomes the second monarch to hold the “Okwe” title, marking a shift from his two-decade entertainment career to a significant cultural role.
Fans and social media users express both amusement and curiosity about how he will balance his comedic nature with his new responsibilities.
Known for his humor alongside veterans like Julius Agwu, Okey Bakassi’s coronation has sparked discussions on whether he will maintain his comedic persona as Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, OKWE II.