Some within the Yoruba community have expressed their displeasure at the Ooni’s acceptance of the handshake, as Pete Edochie played the role of an Igbo warrior in a movie about a historical conflict between the Igbo and Yoruba people.
This conflict is still a sensitive topic for some individuals within the Yoruba community, and it is felt that the Ooni’s acceptance of a handshake from Pete Edochie is a sign of disrespect to the Yoruba people. However, it is important to note that these are the views of some individuals within the community and not representative of all Yoruba people. It is also important to acknowledge that traditional leaders often engage with individuals from different ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds as part of their roles, and accepting a handshake is a sign of respect rather than disrespect.