Yul Edochie Celebrates Father Pete Edochie's 78th Birthday in Style: "The Biggest Name in Nollywood"
Legendary actor Pete Edochie’s 78th birthday was celebrated in style by one of his sons, Yul Edochie.
On March 7, 2025, Pete Edochie clocked a new age and his son, Yul, took to his official Instagram page to make the announcement.
Source: Instagram
Yul posted a series of admirable photos of his father and accompanied the snaps with a lengthy caption, where he showered praises on the legendary movie star.
The controversial actor described his dad, Pete, as the biggest name in Nollywood, one of Nigeria’s greatest icons, a wonderful father, a good man and more.
Not stopping there, Yul also shared words of prayer for his 78-year-old father. The young actor prayed for God to continue to lead his dad while wishing him many more good years.
In his words:
“The Lion of Africa. One of Nigeria’s greatest icons. The biggest name in Nollywood. A great man. A Legend. A good man. A wonderful father. Happy 78th birthday Dad. @peteedochie Ebubedike!
"Wishing you many more beautiful and blessed years. May God lead you always. Ezigbo mmadu. My man for life. Love you forever Dad. ❤️❤️❤️”
See his post below:
Yul Edochie’s 78th birthday message to his father, Pete, drew the attention of several social media users. Some of them joined the actor to wish the celebrant well.
Alvaro_collectionz2 said:
“Happy birthday sir ❤️❤️.”
Official_checheluv said:
“Happy birthday daddy.”
Fred_cosmas_01 wrote:
“Happy birthday Living Legend 👏.”
Source: Instagram
Ehisomonluku said:
“He is not one of the greatest icon.. He is the icon itself, the greatest of all time, a living legend.. Happy birthday sir🎁🧁❤️🙏.”
Donsinglefilms said:
“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️ Happy glorious birthday Lion of Africa....Enyi Ndigbo!”
Young_mula187 said:
“More life Legend🙏🏾❤️✍🏾”
Patrickbelindaujunwa said:
“Happy birthday God father❤️.”
Blemishcarecosmetics_nig wrote:
“Happy birthday DADDY 😍.”
Tinakorryofficial wrote:
“Happy birthday Ebubedike na Nteje, wish you many more years in good health Amen 🙌.”
Randosmedia said:
“Happy Birthday to the Father of Nollywood ❤️.”
Classic_ulo said:
“At 78 you have a lot to boost of him hmmmm wondering which of your sons will have so much to write on your birthday 10 years from now unless you stop moving m@d. Hey calm down don't rush to comment under this comment cos I won't be reading!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂.”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that popular Ghanaian prophet, Karma President, sent a warning to the family of veteran actor, Pete Edochie, about 2025.
In a video on his TikTok page, the clergy was seen saying that the family of the iconic actor should be prepared.
PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
