“Ibobo Umuleri”- Legendary Actor Pete Edochie Conferred New Chieftaincy Title, Netizens React

Pete Edochie, a veteran Nigerian actor, is trending online after revealing that he was recently conferred a highly regarded chieftaincy title from his maternal homestead.

In a post on his official Instagram page, the acclaimed actor informed his followers of the good news.

Pete Edochie shared in his post that the title came at the most unexpected time in his life.

Pete Edochie took the time in his announcement to teach his followers how to pronounce his new chieftaincy title and how to address him; he wrote:

“New Chieftaincy Title: IBOBO Umuleri…. Pronunciation: Umueri….. Umueri being my maternal home.”

Amidst his father getting recognised with a very honourable title, Yul Edochie gets called out by netizens tagged as a bad representation of what his father stands for in society.

See Chief Ibobo’s post announcing his new title:

Here are some of the comments that trailed Pete Edochie’s post:

@luchydear: “See resemblance! That of a Lion!! You’re truly the Lion of Africa.. EBUBEDIKE!!!

❤️” @mayyuledochie: “Wow! “

@jnrpope: “THE REAL ODOGWU.”

@maduabuchiawaji: “Congratulations IBOBO UMUERI. More feathers to your well decorated cap.”

@tashaswavey: “Another sorrowful night for yul to be dragged.”

@soloblinkz: “They should give Yul, odiegwu of Umuleri Pronunciation: Umueri.”

@maryicehair: “While ur son is etiboribo of umuleri.”

@tigerclef: “This one sweet me ooh IBOBO chai IBOBO akaria.”

@yusufakeem2023: “Congratulations sir wish Mr coconut head can follow all ur good steps, I pray God deliver him from Judy’s charm.”