Nollywood legend Pete Edochie turns 70

Nollywood legend, Pete Edochie born 7 March 1947 is 70 today. This accomplished Nigerian actor is considered one of Africa's most talented actors.

He began his career as a seasoned administrator and broadcaster before he 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 and since then he has featured in hundreds of award winning movies and stage plays both home and abroad.