"I'm Not in the Same League as Other Actors"

Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie stated in an interview that he considers himself superior to his colleagues, refusing to name a favorite actor. The comments follow ongoing public debates regarding seniority and status within the Nigerian film industry.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the cultural importance of hierarchy and legacy in the Nollywood entertainment industry, reflecting broader social dynamics regarding respect and professional status.
Veteran actor, Pete Edochie, has said he does not have a favourite actor because he considers himself bigger than his colleagues. Edochie stated this while speaking with comedian, Isbae U, on his online show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, in a newly released episode. When asked to name his favourite actor, Edochie said he could not pick one because he considered himself bigger than all of them. The actor also spoke about people who have claimed to be older than him in the industry, saying he had never felt the need to respond to such claims. “People have been writing that they are older than me in the industry, but I don’t respond,” he said. The actor was also asked about people who believed they were on the same level with him, to which he challenged anyone who held such a view to come forward and say so.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in