Actor Jim Iyke bags chieftaincy title in Ghana

Award-winning Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in Accra, Ghana.

The movie star was conferred with the title of, ‘Ohadike 1 of Ndigbo” by Her Royal Highness, the Eze Ndigbo Ghana, Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu.

The chieftaincy title was conferred on the actor, on the occasion of the 10th Yam Festival.

According to HRH Dr AMB. Chuwudi J Ihenetu, the actor was recognised for his tremendous achievements and contributions to the African entertainment industry and Igbo people.

With this, Jim Iyke joins the list of Nigerian celebrities who have been conferred with chieftaincy titles. Celebrities like, actors Sotayo Sobola, Taiwo Hassan, Kanayo O Kanayo, singer Portable, among many others.

Other celebrities who have become red cap chiefs include media personality Noble Igwe and Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo.

Ekubo was conferred with the title ‘Ikuku Of Amumara Town, Mbaise, by Eze Umara 3 of Amumara Town, Mbaise kingdom.