Actor Yul Edochie has been conferred with the chieftaincy title ?Isi Ogidi Ntorobia Niine,? which means, Warrior Leader of Igbo Youths Worldwide.

He announced the news on Instagram, describing it as a historic moment and the beginning of a new era for the Igbo people.

According to Yul Edochie, the title is a divine appointment, stating that he?s been ?Chosen by God, backed up by the spirits in Igbo Land and my ancestors.?

He emphasised that with great power comes great responsibility, declaring, ?Indeed, a new dawn is here?.

?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?, he wrote.

His wife, Judy Austin, also celebrated the occasion, describing him as ?a man chosen by the Gods of our ancestors to lead? and ?a complete man?.

?NZE OGIDI IGBO NIINE!!!! @yuledochie. A man chosen by the Gods of our ancestors to lead. A COMPLETE MAN?, he wrote. (THE NATION)

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