Chief Pete Edochie,
MON (born March 7, 1947)
is a
Nigerian
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actor
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. Edochie is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, being honored with an
Industry Merit Award by
Africa Magic
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and
Lifetime Achievement
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Such awards, and organizations presenting them, include:
A
* A.C. ...
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
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adaptation of
Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe (; 16 November 1930 – 21 March 2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic who is regarded as the dominant figure of modern African literature. His first novel and '' magnum opus'', ''Things Fall Apart'' (1958), occupies ...
’s all-time best selling novel, ''
Things Fall Apart
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''. Edochie descends from the
Igbo people
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*
*
* ''Eboans'', ''Heebo'';
natively ) are an ethnic group in Nigeria. They are primarily found in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. A ...
of
Nigeria
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and is a
Catholic
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. In 2003, he was honored as a
Member of the Order of the Niger
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Award
The two highest honour ...
by President
Olusegun Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo, , ( ; yo, Olúṣẹ́gun Ọbásanjọ́ ; born 5 March 1937) is a Nigerian political and military leader who served as Nigeria's head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its pres ...
.
Personal life
Edochie was born in
Zaria
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on March 7, 1947. He hails from
Anambra
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi Stat ...
and is married to Josephine Edochie. He educated at St. Patrick’s and St. James Primary School, Zaria, before proceeding to St. John’s College for his secondary education. He also schooled at the School of Journalism and Television in
England
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. Edochie celebrated his 70th birthday in 2017 and he said he still feels strong despite having spent "3 scores and ten" years. "Taking life easy and planning purposefully for everything makes life worth living as well as ageing gracefully" he said. Pete Edochie is married with six children.
In 2009 Edochie was kidnapped and later released by his captors unharmed.
In September 2017, Edochie endorsed the
Wikimedia movement
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...
in Nigeria by appearing in a video to increase awareness and use of
Wikipedia
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among the older generations.
Career
Edochie got into radio broadcasting in 1967 at the age of 20 as a junior programs assistant after which he was elevated to the level of a Director. He was director of programs, but doubling sometimes as Deputy Managing Director and occasionally acting as Managing Director. He quit
Anambra
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi Stat ...
Broadcasting Service (ABS) because the government decided to politicize the affairs of their FM station, thereby resulting in the entire management being asked to move out, including him. He was to be the immediate successor to the MD but had to leave and enroll into the movie industry. Prior to that, he had featured in ''Things Fall Apart'' and had won an International Award. The
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flew into Nigeria to interview him for his role in ''Things Fall Apart''.
He is credited with over 18 movies to his name.
on a one-year ban from filming after they were said to have been collecting huge fees from producers due to their A-list celebrity status.
* ''Heavy Battle'' (2008)
* ''Test Your Heart'' (2008)
* ''Greatest Harvest'' (2007)
* ''Secret Pain'' (2007)
* ''Fair Game'' (2006)
* ''Holy Cross'' (2006)
* ''Lacrima'' (2006)
* ''Living with Death'' (2006) .... Mr. Harrison
* ''Passage of Kings'' (2006)
* ''Simple Baby'' (2006)
* ''Zoza'' (2006)
* ''Azima'' (2005)
* ''Baby Girl'' (2005)
* ''End of Money'' (2005)
* ''Living in Tears'' (2005)
* ''Never End'' (2005)
* ''No More War'' (2005)
* ''Ola... the Morning Sun'' (2005)
* ''Price of Ignorance'' (2005)
* ''The Price of Love: Life Is Beautiful'' (2005)
* ''Sacred Tradition'' (2005)
* ''The Tyrant'' (2005)
* ''Across the Niger'' (2004)
* ''Coronation'' (2004)
* ''Dogs Meeting'' (2004) .... Anacho
* ''Dons in Abuja'' (2004)
* ''The Heart of Man'' (2004)
* ''King of the Jungle'' (2004)
* ''Love from Above'' (2004)
* ''My Desire'' (2004)
* ''Negative Influence'' (2004)
* ''The Staff of Odo'' (2004)
* ''St. Michael'' (2004)
* ''
'' (2003)
* ''Honey'' (2003)
* ''Love & Politics'' (2003)
* ''Miserable Wealth'' (2003)
* ''The Omega'' (2003)
* ''Onunaeyi: Seeds of Bondage'' (2003)
* ''Rejected Son'' (2003)
* ''Selfish Desire'' (2003)
* ''Super Love'' (2003)
* ''Tears in the Sun'' (2003)
* ''Tunnel of Love'' (2003)
* ''When God Says Yes'' (2003)
* ''Battle Line'' (2002)
* ''My Love'' (2002)
* ''Tears & Sorrows'' (2002)
* ''Greedy Genius'' (2001)
* ''Holy Ghost Fire'' (2001)
* ''Terrible Sin'' (2001)
* ''Oduduwa'' (2000)
* ''Set-Up'' (2000)
* ''Chain Reaction'' (1999)
* ''Lost Kingdom'' (1999)
* ''Narrow Escape'' (1999)
* ''Living in Darkness'' (1999)
* ''Rituals'' (1997)
* ''Things Fall Apart'' (1987), TV series
* ''Last Ofalla''
* ''Lion throne''
* ''Lion of Africa''
* ''Igodo''
* ''Evil men''
* ''Monkey chop banana''
* ''Idemili''
* ''50 days with Christ ''
* ''The Egg''
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