"Congratulations Chief": Drama As Nigerian Kid Bags Chieftaincy Title, Video Shows Elders Crowning Him

"Congratulations Chief": Drama As Nigerian Kid Bags Chieftaincy Title, Video Shows Elders Crowning Him

  • A short TikTok clip that appears to show a little boy bagging a chieftaincy title has gone viral online
  • Although the boy's name is not yet known, he was crowned with a red cap by elders and he was called by his chieftaincy name
  • It could not be confirmed if the video is part of a movie or skit, but people have showered the kid with congratulatory messages

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A short TikTok footage that appears to show a little boy who was bagging a chieftaincy title has gone viral online.

In the clip, which was posted by @mc_i.k, the boy sat on a traditional stool while elders crowned him with a red cap.

Nigerian kid bags chieftaincy title.
The footage showing the moment the boy bagged the chieftaincy title has sparked reactions. Photo credit: TikTok/@mc_i.k.
Source: UGC

Traditional drums played interesting music in the background while the ceremony was going on.

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A long white feather was also placed on the red cap as the young boy was hailed by those around and called by his chieftaincy name which is 'Osinachi.'

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Translated straight, Osinachi in Igbo means 'It's from God.'

Boy does traditional handshake with elders

But it appears he was not the only one who got a title from the elders because they called for the next person to come.

After he was crowned, he joined the elders to perform the traditional handshake observed by Igbo titled chiefs.

It could not be confirmed if the clip is part of a movie or a comedy skit, but the kid has been showered with plenty of congratulatory messages by social media admirers.

Watch the video below:

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Reactions from TikTok users

@ said:

"Please can someone tell me what is happening here, thanks."

@Philly commented:

"Always remember to be open honest and true lad."

@Ace reacted:

"Congratulations chief."

@user2511071134847 said:

"Congratulations my boss lgbo amka."

@Igbo kwenu said:

"My Igbo people. I love my culture so much."

Cute little girl in traditional dress dances with her dad

In another development, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian girl who was putting on Isiagu dress danced with her dad.

The dad was also putting on a well-tailored Isiagu attire, making the two of them look cute.

After the dance video was posted on TikTok, many people had a hard time trying to judge who won the contest.

Source: Legit.ng

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Israel Usulor (Human-Interest editor) Israel Usulor is a journalist who has 9 years of experience. He worked at The Prime Newspaper and has published articles in TheCable Newspaper. Israel graduated with distinction from Fidei Polytechnic (Mass Commun, 2016). Israel has interviewed Zannah Mustapha, the man who helped negotiate the release of Chibok Girls, and Kunle Adeyanju, who rode a bike from London to Lagos. He covered exclusive stories on Chef Dami during her Guinness World Records cookathon. Email: israel.usulor@corp.legit.ng.