Kambilichukwu died on Wednesday, March 29 as he fell and experienced a seizure while playing football with his friends. 

Confirming the devastating news to the Vanguard, Pete said his son Yul called him on Wednesday informing him about the incident.

According to him, the deceased was rushed to the Mother and Child hospital where he died hours later.

Pete revealed that his family started praying for the child the moment he got the call about the sad incident.

The actor described his grandson as a ‘quiet, brilliant, and talented child.’ “He’s not somebody you can ride easily, he doesn’t get angry no matter the situation”,  he said.

He also added that “he may change his composure but he was a very unusual person in so many respects. He was so accomplished. I always tell my son that I don’t like people excelling like this in anything they’re involved in. Experience has taught me that such people don’t last long.”

Edochie said it was unfortunate his grandson died while he had shown great promise.

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Uche In his post revealed that he sees his father as an amazing parent although growing up he felt otherwise because his father was strict.

He also talked about the new generation of dads and how they can’t discipline their kids because society sees it as ‘toxic masculinity’.

He further expressed his love for his father and described him as his best friend and the best father anyone could wish for.

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Pete Edochie Opens Up On His Son’s New Marriage

Pete Edochie made this known recently in an interview with Vanguard, where he said he didn’t feel good about his son’s decision but that was his choice to make.

According to him, he did not feel happy about it. The movie veteran however added that King Solomon in the bible had numerous wives and concubines and was still known as a very wise man.

He said, “I didn’t feel good, but as I said, I’m a Christian and I read the Bible. Solomon, with 700 wives and 300 concubines, was branded a man of wisdom. It’s his choice and for whatever reason, he decided to take a second wife, that’s what I can say.”

Also speaking during the interview, Pete Edochie made it known that no matter what his children do, he is still their father and he does not contest their choices with them.

If you would recall, actor Yul Edochie made the news earlier this year when he shocked everyone with the announcement of himself picking actress Judy Austin as a second wife.

His first wife, May Edochie, also expressed her displeasure at the actors’ decision, stating that she will not be cajoled to accept what does not align with her faith.

See the video below for more!

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In his words, he said ‘today it is difficult to find a girl who is still what she is’. The actor further revealed that he is ready to get insulted for stating his opinion.

Watch the video below:

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Nigerians on social media have reacted to Sugabelly’s controversial tweet. The Nigerian film industry has been greatly contributed to by some movie veterans, who have paved the way or set the path for others to follow. As time passes on and with the advent of social media and more fresh actors, their importance and the regard people have for them seem to have diminished.

According to her, Edochie is a really bad actor who has been playing the same role his entire life. She continued that acting is not about saying proverbs and the actor is only respected because of his old age.

Pete Edochie is a really bad actor.

He’s been playing the same role his entire life.

Acting isn’t quoting proverbs.

But Nigerians live and die by seniority so the older he gets, the less anybody is able to point this glaring elephant in the room out.

— Oscar Winner Sugabelly (@sugabelly) November 6, 2019

Many Nigerians on social media have reacted to Sugabelly’s tweet with majority of them being outraged. Others however responded by listing some of the roles he has acted and praising his skills. See some comments below:

Pete Edochie has played Roles of a King, Chief, Herbalist, Ritualist, Villain, Saviour, etc & he has played them well. He gets paid to act his best role tho & I don’t know how that makes him a bad actor but the Person who said it is Sugabelly so it doesn’t Count

— King Nonny (@Zaddy_nomso) November 6, 2019

Randomly remembered this Nigerian film Pete Edochie acted with Liz Benson. She gave him love option and he started acting like a fool in love.
But you see, even before she gave him the potion, he was playing the role of a loving husband.
Quite the film.
Quite the actor!

— Kiki Mordi (@kikimordi) November 6, 2019

The fact that Pete Edochie tends to be typecast as the wise old King/Chief in most Nollywood flicks doesn’t necessarily make him a bad actor.

Samuel L. Jackson is one of Hollywood’s most typecast actors and the man has an Oscar nomination.

Sugabelly is just being sugabelly.

— Adunni Adaora Achebe (@Adunni_Achebe) November 6, 2019

Pete Edochie is not a good actor?

A message from Pete Edochie to the person that Made that statement. pic.twitter.com/c3L1s0npDU

— Dat Osas Cruz (@theOsasCruz) November 6, 2019

How do you sit and decide to boldly say Pete Edochie is a bad actor. Is it crack? What is wrong with people on this app. He plays one role yen yen yen, did you ever watch “Things fall apart”? Do you know how he bodied the role of “okonkwo”. Just Take several seats

— oluchi (@Adadollarz) November 6, 2019

Is Jackie Chan a bad actor coz he’s stereotyped?? Stereotypes is not bad for acting. I can be really good at this role and prosper in it . Pleas let’s stop putting these actors against themselves.
Olu Jacobs is a fantastic actor so is Pete Edochie and Jibola Dabo https://t.co/KMdqGlONxB

— The Priye Diri (@KingPriyeDiri_) November 6, 2019

I have seen Pete Edochie act the rich boss man, the ritualist rich man, the company CEO, the Igwe, the village herbalist, the fetish uncle, the cult leader, and I don’t even watch a lot of movies.

So what do you mean the same role?
Really bad actor?
Did you process this? https://t.co/7Tq1Cv4bf7

— Mayowa (@Mayoveli) November 6, 2019

Did you process this before typing? Such disrespect! Internet has given so much power to the faint minded to become a keyboard warriors. Pete edochie is forever a veteran and a legend at what he does. Its a privilege to have someone like him amongst us in this generation. https://t.co/pVQPP9Us6o

— CHINKO EKUN (@ChinkoTiger) November 6, 2019

Pete Edochie paved the way for so many actors and led them as a guiding light.

Like he would say. “ What an aged person can see, a child cannot see “

So rest dear . https://t.co/hFKQRTZLxN

— Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt (@djjimmyjatt) November 6, 2019

Pete Edochie paved the way for so many actors and led them as a guiding light.

Like he would say. “ What an aged person can see, a child cannot see “

So rest dear . https://t.co/hFKQRTZLxN

— Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt (@djjimmyjatt) November 6, 2019

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Edochie, who turned 70 on Tuesday, said in an interview with newsmen in Awka that he was still feeling strong attaining “three score and ten” years. “Taking life easy and planning purposefully for everything makes life worth living as well as ageing gracefully,’’ he said.

He said though life has not been that rosy, but with great determination and commitment he was able to attain some successes in life to glory to God Almighty.

Edochie, considered one of Africa’s most talented actors has featured in hundreds of award winning movies and stage plays both home and abroad. He began his career as a seasoned administrator and broadcaster with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Enugu station 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.”

He had his primary education at Saint Patrick’s and Saint James Primary School, Zaria in Kaduna State and later proceeded to Saint John’s Secondary School, Kaduna. He attended many courses overseas, including School of Journalism and Television in England and married with six children.

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Edochie who is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, stated this in a proverbial way during an interview segment.

He said, “If an innocent child is respecting you whilst you flog him, he would retaliate when you force him to a tight corner.”

“I say to you, man will die once and one day and defend himself with whatever weapon available to him. That is the way I will answer your question on killer herdsmen.”

Though there have been various reports of violent attacks on communities all over the country by the herdsmen, but many of these cases happened in the eastern part of Nigeria.

Most of the attacks have been unprovoked, making it a source of wonder for observers to understand why they have been occurring.

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Set to hold today at Phoenix Hall, 15152 Bellaire Blvd, Houston TX 77083, he revealed the names of awardees at this year’s edition in the legend category as Pete Edochie, Sadiq Daba, Rev. Elizabeth Ameye and Bimbo Manuel.

In the Icon category are, Kunle Afolayan, Ayo Adesanya, Ella Mensah from Ghana, Desmond Elliott, Saidi Balogun, Fabian Olojede based in South Africa, Bimbo Oshin, Odunlade Adekola and Dayo D1 Adeneye.

The veteran Nollywood actor also disclosed that the post-humous award, will go to late Ray Eyiwunmi and late Jennifer Ossai respectively in honour of their contributions towards the development of the African media and entertainment industry.

Meanwhile, star Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has been billed to anchor the event this year, while music performance will be coming from the likes of Alhaji Sefiu Alao, Ojayy Wright, Jaywon, Jemiriye, Ayanbinrin, Tony Tetuila, Dammy Krane, Morientez, Heph B, amongst others, according to the event’s Chief Coordinator, Mr. Sola Olaniyan.

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“Right now, I’m watching football in my house, but as I speak to you, some people are posting on Facebook or Twitter, using my name and picture. It’s either they are talking about politics, state of the nation, ascribing series of proverbs to me or using my name to counsel people about marriage.

Someone asked me how I had time to put plenty proverbs on Facebook. I told the person I wasn’t responsible for them and that I didn’t even have a Facebook account, and she couldn’t believe it.

Some people said I sat with Mourhino in one of the profile pictures and that I was telling him the gods were angry with him. Then, they posted another one that Buhari came to consult with me in my shrine.

“From time to time, you would hear or read that Pete Edochie died in London or on location. In our culture, if people wish you dead, you’d attend the person’s funeral. I’m satisfied with what life has given me. I don’t envy anybody and I don’t want to be anybody. I just want to be left alone as Pete Edochie.

“Somebody woke me up a few days ago and pointed my attention to what was written in my name about (Senator Ike) Ekweremadu. I was surprised. I don’t know him neither do I have any issue with him. Again, few days ago, it was also posted that Federal Government needed me for something. All the nonsense people write about me, I’m not happy about it.

“I’m not a politician, and I am not the only actor in this country. Throughout the campaign during the last general election, I didn’t campaign for anybody, yet on the social media you see people using my name to express support for one candidate or the other.”

Edochie said what has saved him in all these is his command of English and his intelligence.

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In January, it was rumoured that Peter Edochie died in Austria after falling from a mountain. Seems the rumor is still spreading but his son has come out out to debunk any such stories.

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