Nollywood legend Pete Edochie clocked 75 on Monday, March 7, 2022 and the celebration has been expectedly massive. While President his son President Muhammadu Buhari led the tributes, Pete’s actor-son Yul Edochie has also made news by crowning his father the most handsome 75-year-old man alive.

Yul, in an Instagram post, shared a photo of himself and his dad, writing: “The most handsome 75yr old man alive. My man for life. I couldn’t have asked for a better father. Strong man. Legend. Happy 75th birthday to you Dad. Chief Pete Edochie @peteedochie (MON). Ebubedike 1 of Africa. Wish you many more great years. May God be with you always. Love you Dad.”

President Buhari, on his part, did not waste time in joining celebrating the veteran actor, script writer and movie producer on his big day.

The President’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Monday in Abuja.

Buhari congratulated the renowned actor for the many pioneering and motivating roles in the entertainment industry, hitting the limelight in the 80s as Okonkwo in the screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”, where his superlative performance brought the spotlight to Nigeria and Africa.

The President noted that Edochie’s background of living and working extensively in various parts of the country and the world, had greatly shaped his global outlook and influenced his interpretation of roles as a thespian.

Edochie had also served the government as staff of the Nigeria Railway Corporation and Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation.

While congratulating Edochie, the usually stereotyped actor as king and father in movies, Buhari affirmed that his role in the founding and growing of Nollywood as one of biggest entertainment industries in the world deserved commendation.

He particularly lauded him for incubating younger professionals and nurturing talents like his son, Yul Edochie.

The president prayed that the Almighty God would crown the award-winning actor, who had many international recognitions, with good health and strength to keep serving the nation. (Partly based on a NAN report)

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