Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has been honored with the chieftaincy title “Isi Ogidi Ntorobia Niine,” which translates to “Warrior Leader of Igbo Youths Worldwide.”
Announcing the achievement on Instagram, Edochie described the moment as historic and the beginning of a new era for the Igbo people.
He referred to the title as a divine calling, stating that he was “Chosen by God, backed up by the spirits in Igbo Land and my ancestors.”
Highlighting the weight of the responsibility, he added, “Indeed, a new dawn is here.”
In his post, he wrote:
“History has just been made. A new dawn has come in Igbo land. Chosen by God, backed up by the spirits in Igbo Land and my ancestors, I have just been crowned with a very massive title, ISI OGIDI NTOROBIA IGBO NIINE. (WARRIOR LEADER OF IGBO YOUTHS ALL OVER THE WORLD). With great power comes great responsibility. Indeed, a new dawn is here.”
His wife, Judy Austin, joined in celebrating the occasion, calling him “a man chosen by the Gods of our ancestors to lead” and “a complete man.”
She wrote:
“NZE OGIDI IGBO NIINE!!!! @yuledochie. A man chosen by the Gods of our ancestors to lead. A COMPLETE MAN.”
