Posted by Samuel on Wed 09th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
Rita ended the post by calling on her followers to join her in celebrating Pete Edochie, describing him as “the symbol of the Edochies in Nteje Abogu and beyond.”
Rita Edochie, the veteran Nigerian actress, has taken to her Instagram page to shower praises on her father-in-law, the Nollywood legend Pete Edochie.
The actress called him “the best father-in-law ever seen on planet Earth.”
In her post, which included a video, she addressed him with powerful traditional titles in Igbo, referring to him as “Onunaenyi of Nteje Abogu, Agabaiduu of Aguleri, the Lion of Africa,” and prayed that he would continue to be her husband’s father.
Translating her message, she said, “My father Ebubedike, may you continue to be my husband’s father. Ebubeagu of Ibobo, your strength surpasses all. It is always well with you.”
Rita ended the post by calling on her followers to join her in celebrating Pete Edochie, describing him as “the symbol of the Edochies in Nteje Abogu and beyond.”
The veteran actor has long been regarded as one of Nollywood’s most respected figures.
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