Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has been showered with love and praise as he clocks 75 years today.
One of the actors who have worked with Edochie, Belinda Effah, described the veteran actor as a true father figure.
She said: “I grew up watching him and he has such an amazing presence and command of words. I have worked with him once and he was such a father figure. I pray long life and prosperity to him. 75 looks good on our Igwe, Odogwu. Long live Chief Pete Edochie.”
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Actress Ebere Nwizu wrote, “Chief Pete Edochie is a LEGEND. You know how they say it’s easy to be a Star but staying CONSISTENT is where the challenge is and Pete Edochie has remained relevant all these years. I’ve worked with him before and it was such an opportunity.
I wish him many more fruitful years!”
Patience Ozokwor simply wrote: “May You Live Long. Happy Birthday.”
Kanayo O. Kanayo, Femi Branch among others had earlier come together and participated in the DropItChallenge to celebrate Edochie.
Yul Edochie Celebrates Father
Taking to his Twitter account on Monday to celebrate his father’s birthday, Yul said his 75-years-old dad is the most handsome and he couldn’t have asked for a better father.
He went ahead to describe the older Edochie as a strong man and a legend while praying to God to give him more great years.
“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.”
