His father was also the youngest Igwe in Anam, Igwe Onyeachonam Okonkwo the Olame 1 of Iyiora.
In some Traditions, a heir apparent to the throne always takes over when the ruler dies. This would occur, irrespective of the heirs age.
A 10 year old boy has emerged as the youngest Igwe in South East Nigeria after his father's death, Late King Olame 1 of Iyiora Anam.
