Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Yul Edochie on Sunday took to social media to celebrate his daddy, Pete Edochie who just turned 74.
Arguably one of Africa’s greatest thespians, the senior Edochie has been honoured with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy.
A seasoned broadcaster, the ‘Iroko’ 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.
In 2003, he was decorated with the Member of the Order of the Niger award by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In appreciation of his fatherly role in the industry and on the home front, his son who combines both acting and politics shared some birthday photos and some congratulatory messages via his verified Instagram account.
Named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner, the politician is the last of Pete Edochie’s six children. He was raised both in Lagos and Enugu.
He wrote: “74 today! Grateful and Thankful to God almighty. Thank you for your prayers and wishes.
#Peteedochie #Peteedochieat74″
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