‘The Lion Of Africa’ – Yul Edochie’s Birthday Message To His Father, Pete At 77 Revives Father-Son Bond

• Actor Yul Edochie’s birthday message to his father, Pete Edochie has proven that the bond between a father and his son is more than just a familial connection.

Well-known Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has in a special birthday message salute his father, Pete Edochie as he clocked 77 on Thursday, March 7.

VerseNews understands that Pete (Ebubedike), is a veteran Nollywood actor who is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s living legends as far as the entertainment industry is concerned. He has featured in over 350 movies.

Yul in his verified Instagram account with 2.5 million followers expressed his happiness and wished his father many more beautiful years.

He wrote, “A very happy birthday to you, Daddy. The Lion of Africa. The Legendary Chief Pete Edochie (@peteedochie). The most handsome 77-year-old man. Ibobo Umueri, The Greatest. I wish you many more beautiful years filled with God’s blessings. May God lead you always..”

See Yul Edochie’s birthday Message to his father below:

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His fans took to the comment section to felicitate with the family.

Other Nollywood stars joined to celebrate the veteran actor.

Among actress Rita Edochie, who happened to be the celebrant’s brother’s wife, took to her Instagram page, @ritaedochie, to celebrate the Nollywood icon.

According to her, the celebrant has been loving, caring, concerned, and amazing, adding that she is delighted to be his sister-in-law.

She thanked God that she had no regrets knowing Edochie as her brother-in-law due to the kind of person he is.

”In over 30 years of knowing you as my dear husband’s brother, I have never known any regrets nor discomfort.

“Ibobo, you have been remarkably loving, caring, concerned, and amazing. I am greatly delighted to be your sister-in-law.

“I have said it before, and I will say it again, in my next life, I will surely be married by the Edochies.

“On this special day that marks another year of wonderful existence, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible person you are.

“Happy birthday, my great husband, your charisma, wisdom and warm heart have left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know you.

“May this year bring you so much joy, success, unforgettable moments. As you blow out the candles, may your wishes soar high and your dreams come true.

“Your presence in our lives is a true blessing; today is a reminder to cherish the remarkable soul that you are.

“Here is to another year of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories, cheers to you my great brother-in-law, like no other.

“I will always love and respect you, live in longevity, and soar immensely. Wishing you more of March 7, the great lion of Africa,” she wrote.