Pete Edochie
Chief Pete Edochie, MON // ⓘ (born March 7, 1947) is a Nigerian actor. Edochie is considered one of Nigeria’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 a Nigerian Television Authority adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time best selling novel, Things Fall Apart. Edochie descends from the Igbo people of Nigeria and is a Catholic. In 2003, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger by President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Pete Edochie | |
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Pete Edochie | |
| Born | Pete Edochie March 7, 1947 Zaria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980-till date |
| Spouse | Josephine Edochie |
| Children | Linc Edochie Yul Edochie |
| Honours | AMVCA Industry Merit Award |
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