George Weah Visits Igbo King in Ghana to Show Solidarity Amid Recent Brouhaha, Video Goes Viral
- The Igbo King in Ghana has melted hearts online after he met former Liberian President George Oppong Weah
- The encounter happened after the former Ballon d'Or award winner paid him a visit at his palace in Accra, Ghana
- Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on the meeting
It was a beautiful display of culture and tradition when the former Liberian President George Oppong Weah visited the Igbo King in Ghana, Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, at his palace in Accra.
A video, which has since gone viral and was posted on the page of @ezeigbo.ghana.tv, showed the Igbo King seated on his throne as the former President of Liberia sat next to him.
Source: TikTok
In accordance with Igbo custom, an elder at the palace of the self-styled monarch welcomed George Oppong Weah.
Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu also expressed delight to receive the former footballer as his guest, as he then prayed for him and presented him with kola to send back home.
In a show of appreciation, George Weah, who was all smiles, expressed delight over his decision to visit the Igbo King.
He then went on to perform a rite at the palace, as proof that he values and respects the Igbo culture.
His act pleased Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu and his elders at the palace, who applauded the 1995 Ballon d'Or winner and smiled.
At the time of writing this report, the TikTok video, which is included below, had generated over 3,000 likes and more than 100 comments.
Igbo King speaks on Asantehemaa funeral incident
The Igbo King in Ghana has meanwhile gone public on the incident that ensued during his appearance at the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's final funeral rites at the Manhyia Palace.
Addressing the media on September 20, 2025, the Igbo King in Ghana dismissed claims that he was refused the chance to shake hands with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the solemn ceremony in Kumasi.
Source: Twitter
Rather, he stated that he was applauded at the event for his show of humility and respect, and for promoting Igbo culture during his past encounters with various monarchs in Ghana.
The Igbo King noted that he and his subjects bowed before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as per his traditional customs during their visit to the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's final funeral rites.
Reactions to George Weah’s Igbo King visit
Netizens who took to the comments section have shared their views on the encounter between George Weah and Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu.
AKA JI OFOR commented:
“This is wonderful, our own George Weah with Eze Ndi Igbo in Ghana. We must unite to promote our culture.”
Daniel Ezichuwkwu stated:
“This signifies love, equity, togetherness, and unity of a great Africa to come. Long live Eze Ndi-Igbo na Ghana, long live Ghana.”
Gordon Amankona added:
“Have you seen this? Whatever is hidden will be exposed. Ghana was sold but God has saved us. More revelations are coming.”
Ga Mantse halts Igbo King's festival celebrations
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that plans by the Igbo King in Ghana to celebrate the Yam Festival with his people in Accra on September 21, 2025, had been suspended.
This comes after the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, warned that their celebration could pose security risks in the capital city and called for the police to intervene.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
