HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHIEF PETE EDOCHIE AS HE CLOCKS 73 TODAY
Chief Pete Edochie, MON (born March 7, 1947) is a Nigerian actor. Edochie is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy. Although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of Okonkwo in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time best selling novel, Things Fall Apart. Edochie descends from the Igbo peopleof Nigeria and is a Catholic. In 2003, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Nigerby President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In September 2017, Edochie endorsed Wikimedia movement in Nigeria by appearing in a video to increase awareness and use of Wikipedia among the older generations.
The veteran actor has starred in more than 200 Nollywood movies.
Happy birthday to you sir.
CHEERS!!!
