Nigerian King in Ghana Breaks Silence On Viral Encounter With Ghanaian King At Royal Ceremony
- The viral Nigerian king in Ghana has broken his silence after he was reportedly embarrassed while trying to greet a Ghanaian king at an event
- He explained what truly happened in the viral video circulating online, detailing what happened when he encountered the Ghanaian king
- What he said caught people’s attention, as many disagreed with him and shared what they noticed about him
The self-acclaimed Igbo king in Ghana, Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, has responded to claims that he was blocked from greeting the King of the Ashanti people, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, also known as the Asantehene.
Eze Ihenetu had attended the burial of the queen mother of Ashanti, Asantehemaa, which was being presided over by the Ashanti king.
Source: TikTok
The Igbo chieftain reportedly found himself in an embarrassing situation when he attempted to greet the Ashanti king.
It was reported that Otumfuo’s linguist, who was directing affairs, stopped the Igbo King from shaking the Asante monarch’s hand as other people had done.
Igbo King breaks silence on viral incidence
In an interview with @ghbrain_ on TikTok, Eze Ihenetu dismissed claims that he was denied the opportunity to exchange pleasantries with the Asantehene.
He noted that he removed his cap and bowed to the king and left, as was in line with his Igbo culture.
His words:
“We bowed and we exited. Nobody denied me. There was nothing like denial. The King has never denied me a handshake. Not everyone who went there had a handshake with the King. Hundreds of Kings, Queenmothers, great men and women who came there shook hands with the King."
Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu noted that he was later surprised to see the reports from bloggers that the Asantehene's subjects had disgraced him during his visit to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Source: TikTok
He added:
“I was so surprised that a couple of minutes after that, the news stories from some Ghanaian bloggers were that the King (Otumfuo) denied me a handshake and that I was disgraced at the Manhyia Palace."
"This is 100% lies and fallacies from bloggers who are looking for content. It is 100% lies. There was nothing like a Kingdom disgracing me or denying me."
Watch the video below:
Reactions trail viral video of Igbo King in Ghana
Kinjustis 1 said:
"I don’t think I understand Ghanaians, aren’t we having Asantefo hene in overseas? He said he’s the king of Ibo’s living in Ghana .Ahhh is that supposed to be a problem. We are not serious at all. Honestly, this man was humiliated and felt very bad about it."
Africa history said:
"You go explain taya.. If you were not denied, why didn't you go to shake hands with him baba. Cos we know someone like you wouldn't want to miss such opportunity."
@Kaakyire Nkromah said:
"You see how the Ashanti’s have humbled you? Be there and be defending yourself
@OboyKJ said:
"We should stop behaving like we are above everyone. He is a Chief and we need we need to respect that....He was invited because the Kings Palace recognises him as a leader for a groupbof people."
@MR PRESIDENT said:
"Nobody dey look for content oga! Dem deny you, I mean them rejected you, you wished to greet him but."
@patysbiz said:
"masa you were denied, we all saw the evidence, did you have a hand shake with the Ashanti KING? NO!"
In a related story, a Ghanaian court sentenced three Nigerians to 96 years in prison.
Protest in Ghana over presence of Nigerians
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that protests had erupted in Ghana, accusing Nigerians of crimes like ritual killings, with demonstrators demanding their expulsion.
Protesters claim Nigerian traders, especially of Igbo origin, dominate markets and violate Ghanaian laws restricting foreign retail activity.
Source: Legit.ng
