Nollywood Actor Uwaezuoke Acknowledges Pete Edochie’s Influence and Legacy
Alajemba passionately highlighted Orihedịmma’s substantial influence on the growth of Igbo cinema and the enduring legacy he has upheld since the industry’s inception.
Uwaezuoke readily acknowledged Pete Edochie’s esteemed position in the industry, expressing respect despite any differences in their views.
He emphasized Edochie’s seniority with reverence, pointing to his iconic role in “Things Fall Apart” as a foundational element of his enduring impact.
In his words;
“When you talk about Igbo movie industry, Mike Orihedịmma is the first person to be mentioned. He is the one that trained most of the people you see acting today. He was emulated by Kenneth Nnebue and Pauloo in writing ‘Living In Bondage.’
When it comes to the movie industry, the only person I respect is Pete Edochie. All the people in the movie industry today, anybody that says he is older than me in the industry, should tell us the first movie he did and what year it came out. It is only Pete Edochie that I can say that he is older than me because of Things Fall Apart.”