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Every Nigerian who likes Nollywood has watched a movie with Pete Edochie at least once. He is a household name in the movie industry.
Pete Edochie who is from the Igbo ethnic group is an indigene of Anambra State. He was born on March 7, 1947, in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Pete Edochie had his primary and secondary Education in Zaria, Kaduna State of Nigeria. After his formal education, he worked with the Nigerian Railway Cooperation.
Edochie is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa
Of course, everyone would be curious about Pete Edochie family. How long has he been with his wife? How many children does he have, and are they all actors like their father?
Pete Edochie is one of those actors who managed to keep up the excellent career and preserve happy family life. He is lucky to have a large family.
Pete Edochie wife and children are always with him in good and bad moments. He has six grown children with his beloved wife Josephine, and some of them already have families and kids of their own.
A while ago, there were gossips in the media that Pete Edochie is married to the actress Rita Edochie. However, it turned out to be untrue. Rita stated that she is, in fact, a part of Edochie family, but her husband is not Pete Edochie, but his brother Tony.
She is happy with the famous actor’s brother and is not planning on changing anything.
The Nollywood legend is happily married to the businesswoman Josephine Edochie. She tries to stay away from drama and public attention.
They have been together for 45 years, and their love has not withered since then. Pete still loves his wife the same as he loved her on the day of their wedding. In some of the interviews, the journalists asked Pete if he ever wanted to cheat on Josephine with someone else.
However, Pete responded honestly that he did not because his wife is the only love of his life. He also said that she is the mother of his children, and he sees no reasons why he should be unfaithful to her.
Pete is a family man and he never really thought about parties and big events.
Pete Edochie opened up about his marriage once, revealing his secrets of happiness. He gave Nigerians who are married some advice on preserving love and admiration.
As we have already mentioned, the celebrity has six children five sons and one daughter. They also have given the famous actor many grandchildren.
Pete Edochie and his wife Josephine have always been supportive and encouraging towards their kids. They bought each one of them a car when they graduated from the university because they wanted to give them additional motivation. Not all of Pete Edochie’s children became affiliated with acting; however, some of them did get a job in the acting industry.
Edochie has featured in many movies and also a recipient of many awards.
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