Igbo King Embarrassed at Manhyia As Linguist Stops Him From Greeting Otumfuo, Video
- The Igbo King in Ghana was stopped from greeting Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Asantehemaa’s funeral
- A viral TikTok video showed Otumfuo’s linguist blocking him as he attempted to greet the king as others had done
- Social media users expressed support for the linguist's move, given how many disapprove of the self-styled leader
- In an interview with YEN.com.gh, blogger Samuel-Clement Enoku shared his views on the controversial incident
The Igbo King in Ghana grabbed attention during the Asantehemaa’s funeral as he was stopped from greeting the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Source: TikTok
The controversial Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu showed up at Manhyia Palace to mourn with the Asantehene on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
He made a grand entrance in a viral video as he was seen walking with his entourage with his walking stick, black shades, and black trousers.
The TikTok video of the Igbo King's majestic entrance is below.
Otumfuo’s linguist embarrasses Igbo King
In a trending video seen by YEN.com.gh on TikTok, the Igbo King suffered an embarrassing moment during the funeral.
He was seen walking towards the Asantehene to pay homage and greet the king.
In a moment that has sparked online conversations, Otumfuo’s linguist (kyeame), who was directing affairs, stopped the Igbo King from shaking the Asante monarch’s hand as other people had done.
Within the past few months, the Igbo King has stirred controversy in Ghana over alleged plans to establish a kingdom in the country.
Despite repeated denials, he has been accused of attempting to violate Ghana’s sovereignty with his plans.
The TikTok video of the moment Otumfuo’s linguist stopped the Igbo King from greeting the Asantehene is below.
Reactions to Igbo King’s embarrassment at Manhyia
YEN.com.gh has compiled some comments reacting to the video of the Igbo King being stopped from geeting Otumfuo.
jũjů💎said:
"I’m not Ashanti, I’m Fante but I love these Ashantis."
DoeBwoi wrote:
"The Igbo King wanted to use Nana for validation. He thinks we are like our brothers."
Vicente commented:
"He can do his kingship things in Accra not Kumasi."
Daddy Boat || Photographer said:
"We were all here in Ghana when a chief who wasn't even recognised beyond his town gained popularity, grace and validation just because Otumfour invited him to dinner and made him walk beside him because he used to do some event organising at Manhyia when he stayed in Kumasi before becoming a chief. Now his people have grown horns. No more free validation at Manhyia. #Boundaries."
🌸🧿I.Ama💍🎀 wrote:
"I'm not an Ashanti but I don't understand why y'all are insulting Ashantis in this case. Shouldn't we be proud that his linguist sacked the alatani? I thought we all wanted him to leave Ghana so where from all this hypocrisy? 😏."
Bernard k Bentum commented:
"😂😂😂😂 Them humble him simple like that ….. you see the difference 😂😂😂?? Kumasi to Accra will be long for him paa even with flight mpo will be like he is riding on a bicycle."
Source: Instagram
Ghanaian blogger questions Igbo King snub
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, blogger Samuel-Clement Enoku said the incident raised questions about the protocol in place at Manhyia that allowed the Igbo King to attend the funeral in the first place.
“I don’t know what qualifies an individual to greet the Asantehene, but blocking the Igbo King from greeting the king was needless. In the first place, who invited him to the funeral? And what was agreed on before he came to the funeral grounds? To me, the heads of protocol at Manyhia Palace need to answer pertinent questions.” he said.
Igbo King denies accusations about a kingdom
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that the Igbo King denied allegations that he was planning to establish a kingdom in Ghana.
At a press conference, he stated he had intended to build a village for his people, but scrapped those plans due to land litigation.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
