Pete Edochie’s Handshake with Ooni of Ife Sparks Controversy (video)

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A video of legendary Nigeran actor, Pete Edochie shaking hands with the revered Ooni of Ife has sparked controversy online.

Nigerians on the micro-blogging website, Instagram and Facebook have disagreed over the viral video showing the moment the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, was exchanging greetings with iconic Nollywood actors, Pete Edochie and Kanayo O. Kanayo.

In the video shared by Kanayo and Ooni on their verified Instagram handles, the actors walked into the venue of Elizabeth Jack Rich’s 40th birthday party and approached Ooni’s table to exchange pleasantries with him.

The duo delighted to see Ooni extended handshakes simultaneously and ended with the traditional and popular Igbo 3-time backhand handshakes.

Kanayo had captioned it, “Last night was awesome @peteedochie @babarex0 @chidimokeme and the very outstanding His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, Ooni of Ife.