Igbo King Looks Angry in New Video After Embarrassing Snub by Otumfuo's Kyeame
- The Igbo King in Ghana grabbed headlines at Manhyia Palace after the Otumfuo's linguist (kyeame) stopped him from greeting the Asante monarch
- In a new video, Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu was seen looking visibly upset after the embarrassing moment, which has gone viral on social media
- The video of the Igbo King looking upset has stirred mixed reactions online, with some social media users calling for him to be treated fairly
- In an interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment journalist and author Vanessa Bless Nordzi addressed the incident between the Igbo King and Otumfuo's linguist
A new video showing the reaction of the Igbo King and his entourage after being stopped from greeting Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has emerged on social media.
Source: TikTok
The controversial Igbo King in Ghana, Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, grabbed headlines after he suffered an embarrassing moment at Manhyia Palace.
On September 17, 2025, he joined thousands of mourners at Manhyia Palace for the 4th day of the final funeral rites (Dote Yie) for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
He arrived at the palace in the company of a large entourage, dressed in his typical flamboyant style.
The Igbo King faced embarrassment during the funeral as he approached the Otumfuo to greet him, but was stopped from doing so by his linguist, Baffour Osei Kwame Kantankrankyi.
The viral video of the moment Otumfuo’s linguist embarrassed the Igbo King is below.
Igbo King looks angry after Otumfuo snub
In a new video seen by YEN.com.gh on TikTok, the Igbo King and his entourage were seen huddled together after the apparent snub.
Eze Igbo was seen in a sour mood while deeply focused on an activity on his phone.
His entire entourage also looked furious and stood with unhappy expressions on their faces.
The video stirred mixed reactions online, with many Ghanaians expressing joy over the moody look of the Igbo King and his team, while others criticised the way he had been treated.
The TikTok video of the Igbo King after the Manhyia incident is below.
Reactions to Igbo King's anger at Manhyia
YEN.com.gh has compiled reactions to the video of the Igbo King looking angry at Manhyia after his encounter with the Otumfuo’s linguist.
Nana Poku 📻🎛️ said:
"Baffour Kantankrakyi deserves more accolades for saving the image of Asanteman and Opemsour; Igbo King has gotten what he deserves."
Mr Hackman wrote:
"I have lived my life in such a way that nobody recognises me as Fante but full Ashanti 🥰🤩🤣🤣. Nothing you go fi tell me, I am an Ashanti by force🥰🥰🥰🥰."
Slacka🇬🇭 commented:
"You think it’s Accra here that you always walk into the leaders like that? Nana Otumfour doesn’t play like that. Who knows you? 😁."
Highest said:
"We should stop all this. We are all human, but find ourselves in different countries, ok, let’s unite as Africans. Our Ghanaian brothers are also in Nigeria, let’s think deeply, my people."
James wrote:
"Facial expression after being denied access to greet Otumfuo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...kwasia man."
Abena Brempongmaa commented:
"This is not right? Why do you see him as a threat? After all, we are all human beings. It’s not fair at all."
Entertainment journalist slams Igbo King
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment journalist and author Vanessa Bless Nordzi slammed the Igbo King while downplaying the incident with Otumfuo's linguist.
"The Igbo King really needs to know his boundaries. How do you come to someone's country and behave as if it's yours? What happened is no big deal; the Otumfour is not an ordinary person that everyone and anyone can easily get access to, unless the Otumfour invites them personally. I think the Foreign Minister needs to step in ASAP before he unleashes his anger on innocent Ghanaians," she said.
Source: Instagram
Igbo King's Ghanaian wife defends husband
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that the Igbo King's wife defended him amid the controversy over his alleged plans to build a kingdom in the country.
Nanahemaa Ekua Tsetsewa I, who is Ghanaian, rubbished the allegations against her husband, explaining that he has been living in the country for decades and has been an upstanding citizen.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
