Kofi Adjorlolo Defends Igbo King After Embarrassing Manhyia Snub: “I Don’t Care What People Say”
- Kofi Adjorlolo defended the Igbo King after backlash over a snub by Otumfuo’s kyeame at the Asantehemaa’s funeral
- In a viral video, the veteran actor said Eze Chuckwudi Jude Ihenetu is a good man who has provided invaluable help to the movie industry
- Social media users shared mixed reactions to the video, with many slamming the actor for 'betraying' Ghanaians
- In an interview with YEN.com.gh, Ghanaian blogger Adu Sarpeah addressed Kofi Adjorlolo's defence of the Igbo King
Veteran Ghanaian actor Kofi Adjorlolo has defended the Igbo King in Ghana after he faced backlash following an alleged snub by the Otumfuo’s kyeame.
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Eze Chuckwudi Jude Ihenetu, known as the Igbo King in Ghana, grabbed headlines when he was stopped from greeting the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at Manhyia Palace during the Asantehemaa’s funeral.
In a viral video, Otumfuo’s linguist (kyeame), directing affairs, stopped Eze Igbo from shaking the Asante monarch’s hand as other people had.
Social media users jabbed the Igbo King in the aftermath of the incident, with many expressing joy over the action taken by the Otumfuo’s kyeame.
Below is the TikTok video showing the Igbo King and Otumfuo’s kyeame at Manhyia:
Kofi Adjorlolo defends Igbo King from backlash
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh on TikTok, Kofi Adjorlolo defended the Igbo King, insisting he was a good man.
He spelled out how he had helped Ghanaian actors and producers by providing his residence and cars to be used for movie shoots.
“That man has helped us a lot; he has helped the industry a lot. I don't care what people say about him. People don't know, he has invested in and sponsored films in Ghana. What I know him for is the fact that he has helped the industry, he's given his house for us to shoot films, and he's given his cars for us to shoot,” he said.
The TikTok video of Kofi Adjorlolo defending the Igbo King is below.
Reactions to Kofi Adjorlolo defending Igbo King
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the video of Kofi Adjorlolo defending the Igbo King.
🍄🍀Bill Bill ☘️🍄 said:
"So, because he gave you his car and house and funded your movie, does that mean he is entitled to jeopardise the peace of a whole country with a title and parade as so? 🙄."
Zoey fragrance gallery wrote:
"So the Igbo king is a good man, just bad press."
oscardede1🇹🇷🇳🇬 commented:
"So in Ghana, Nigerians need a work permit to work, but Nigeria accepts all of them freely. How many actors and actresses has Nigeria promoted without disturbance?"
Drbarry said:
"Social media is destroying society. Dude has been doing good work for a long time, and only a few posts from online trolls destroy everything 🙄."
Stanford wrote:
"Aah, Kofi has disappointed me. Literally, you were just cast in a Nigerian movie shot in Ghana 😂. And how can you say him building a kingdom doesn’t bother you? Ah, well, “our stomach first” policy."
Blogger reacts to Kofi Adjorlolo's Igbo King defence
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, Ghanaian blogger Adu Sarpeah slammed Kofi Adjorlolo for defending the Igbo King.
"Kofi Adjorlolo is only interested in his personal gain at the expense of the next generation. If nothing at all, Ghanaians should use the Mamprusi and Kusasi issue as a case study to do everything possible to stop the rumoured establishment of an Igbo Kingdom in Ghana from happening," he said.
Source: Instagram
Igbo King speaks after Manhyia snub
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that the Igbo King denied being embarrassed during his appearance at the Asantehemaa's funeral.
In a video, Eze Jude Ihenetu explained that he was never denied the chance to greet Otumfuo as had been widely reported.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
