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Igbo Man No Dey Bow For Anybody- Reactions As Veteran Actor, Pete Edochie Shake Hands With Ooni Of Ife

Reactions have been trailing the handshake between a veteran Nollywood Actor, Pete Edochie and the Ooni of Ife as a way of greeting each other recently.

The two respected Nigerians met at an event on Thursday and while showing solidarity and sharing pleasantries to each other, they engaged in light banters and camaraderie.

What became conspicuous at the event was the handshake that transpired between the two elderstatesmen.

Many Nigerians at the occasion expected Pete Edochie to greet Ooni of Ife in a manner that befits any Yoruba Oba. But they were wrong. Rather, the veteran actor simply stretched his hand towards the royal father for a handshake.

In response, Oni maintained the same gesture and greeted Edochie like a comrade.

The development has however triggered reactions and controversies on social media as many Yoruba people believe that it is a sign of disrespect for a monarch of Ooni’s calibre to be greeted that way.

However, Igbo people who expressed their views on the subject said there is nothing wrong in the way Pete Edochie greeted Ooni as people from the region don’t bow for anyone except their god (Chi).

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