At the age of 76, veteran actor Pete Edochie obtains a double honorary doctorate degree from an international university.
On Saturday, the Nollywood actor was awarded a doctorate in literature, a doctorate in arts, and a lifetime achievement award by ISTM University in Togo.
According to a video that appeared online, representatives from the international institution paid a visit to the actor’s home and presented him with the prizes in order to recognize his vital contributions to the creative business.
“For all the works he has been doing, and he has been the pioneer in everything that all the younger ones are copying,” one of the representative said.
Veteran nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has been honoured with his first doctorate degree, at 76. pic.twitter.com/uy4pJho6de
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Kanayo pays homage to Pete Edochie
Meanwhile, a video of two Nollywood veteran actors, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Pete Edochie, meeting and offering each other respect and affection on social media went viral.
Kanayo met Pete in the company of other industry acts as he greeted him with a unique handshake in the now-viral video.
The two legends were excited to see each other.
