Eze Isreal Kanu, the father of nnamdi is the traditional ruler of Afara ukwu, umuahia community in Abia state.

According to reports, the old man has been sick for some years now, though it was reported that it all started from the shock he had when the military invaded his palace sometime ago during the operation Python dance in the South east region of Nigeria. The traditional council of Abia state also confirmed his death and described it as a huge loss to the community and the state at large, describing him as a peace loving man. The burial rites will still be announced by the family as they are yet to perform the burial rites of his wife before his death.