11 celebrities who are traditional title holders in Nigeria
Celebrities holding traditional titles are becoming more prevalent in the entertainment industry.
Maybe this is because some of them have performed effectively in their roles as ambassadors for their states, or simply because their positions help to bring their communities to spotlight.
Here are 11 celebrities who are traditional title holders in Nigeria
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Emeka Ike
Lover Boy, Emeka Ike bagged a Chieftaincy title as “a Christmas gift” on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 by the traditional ruler of Egbonike, in Anambra State.
News Access NG learnt that he was honoured as a result of his outstanding interpretation of movie roles that project Igbo traditions in good light to the world.
Chike Ike
Nollywood actress Chike Ike was conferred with a Chieftaincy title “Akwa Ugo 1 of Amoli Kingdom” of Enugu state, on Saturday, December 28, 2013.
Ike was given the title for her contribution to the growth and development of the Igbo land.
She was also appreciated for being a role model to women of Igbo land.
Chika Ike can now be referred to as Chief Chika Ike 1 of Amoli Kingdom.
Oge Okoye
Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye, was conferred with the honorary chieftaincy title of Igolo Nwanyi 1 Of Amoli Kingdom, the same day with her colleague chika Ike.
Okoye earned the title for her contribution to the growth and development of her town and Igbo land in general.
The coronation ceremony took place in Amoli, Ugwu Local government area of Enugu State.
Genevieve Nnaji
Legendary Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji was conferred with a chieftaincy title “EzeAdaemoji of #AmuzuNweafor” in her hometown, Aboh, Mbaise, Imo State on Sunday, December 28, 2014.
The actress who shared the message wrote, “#letmeReintroducemyself Chief G.N (MFR) #EzeAdaemoji of #AmuzuNweafor.”
Innocent Idibia
Music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, was honoured with a chieftaincy title by the former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.
The MTV Awards winner was crowned the ‘Tafidan Kudendan’ for his non profitable work for peace through his “VOTE NOT FIGHT” campaign during the elections in 2015.
The music icon took to his Instagram page to disclose the good news to his followers.
D’banj
Nigerian singer Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj was honoured with a chieftaincy title “Ezi Enyi Ka Nwanne of Amuzi” in Obowo area of Imo state on Friday, January 5, 2018.
The koko master who at that time sang about being conferred with a chieftaincy title in every Nigerian town he visited, shared photos of the event on his Instagram page.
During the award ceremony, the super star was spotted wearing an Igbo ‘isi agu’ attire while being accompanied by his friend and business associate, Mr. Damian Ifeanyi Okoroafor.
KWAM 1
On January 14, 2020, Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) was crowned the Mayegun of Yoruba nation.
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He is the first holder of the title.
In a ceremony held at his palace in Oyo town, Oyo State, the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo, installed the musician.
In celebration of his 49th year on the throne, Oba Adeyemi installed KWAM 1.
Alexx Ekubo
Popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo was on September 21, 2020, conferred with the chieftaincy title of Ikuku of Amumara Town, in Mbaise, Imo State.
The ceremony took place at the Iri-Ji (New Yam Festival) in the state.
The actor who hails from Abia state was bestowed the title by Eze Umara 3 of Amumara Town.
Elated Ekubo took to his Instagram page to share the news of his coronation.
“I was given a Chieftancy title on December 28 by the people of Egbonike, in Anambra State,” Emeka stated while announcing the news.
Laycon
The winner of reality TV show Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition, Agbelesebioba Olamikekan popularly known as Laycon was installed as the Akeweje of Ipokia kingdom in Ogun State on Sunday, January 3, 2021.
The reality star cum musician received the traditional title from the eminent ruler of Ipokia, Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Yisa Adesola Olaniyan, at the Opo Day celebration 2021, which held at the District High School, Ipokia, Yewa.
Oba Olaniyan during the installation of the reality star, said Laycon who is an indigene of the community truly deserved the title of Akeweje.
The monarch described Laycon as a good ambassador to Ipokia and a good inspiration to all Nigerian youths.
Whitemoney
A chieftaincy title of ‘Ozopuru Ini Ego 1 of Udi Kingdom’ was first conferred on Big Brother Naija season six winner, Whitemoney by his native community, Udi in Enugu State on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
He bagged another title “Ùgwù ńdi Igbo,” which means “The Pride of Igbos,” on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
The title was bestowed on him by a group of Igbo speakers in Lagos.
The reality star becomes the first BBnaija winner to be bestowed with two chieftaincy titles.
Kanayo O Kanayo
Friends and family of legendary Nollywood actor Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O Kanayo, made money rain on the streets of Mbaise, when he was conferred with the chieftaincy title ‘Ihe Mbaise Ji Ka Mba’ in Imo State on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
The actor who is known for his frequent ritual roles in movies, went on Instagram Live to show his fans and followers the procession in the streets of his hometown on
The actor is now being referred to as ‘Ihe Mbaise Ji Ka Mba’.
During the procession at the event, a member of the entourage threw wades of Naira notes in the air as residents and onlookers scrambled to take hold of some cash.
