Renowned Nollywood actor Stephen Alajemba, popularly known as Uwaezuoke, has openly expressed his deep respect and admiration for the legendary movie icon, Pete Edochie. Alajemba, also known as Uwaezuoke, spoke passionately about Edochie’s immense contributions to the development of Igbo movies and the enduring legacy he has maintained since the industry’s inception.
Uwaezuoke did not shy away from acknowledging Pete Edochie’s revered status in the film industry, emphasizing the significant impact he has had on the Igbo movie landscape. The actor pointed to Edochie’s seniority with utmost respect, citing the iconic portrayal of a character in “Things Fall Apart” as a cornerstone of the legendary actor’s lasting influence.
In his words, Uwaezuoke stated, “When you talk about the 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.”
This acknowledgment from a fellow actor underscores the profound impact Pete Edochie has had on the Nigerian film industry, solidifying his status as an iconic figure and a trailblazer in Nollywood.
