“Pete Edochie Not the Oldest in Nollywood”: Bob Manuel Disputes Claim in Viral Video
- Actor Bob Manuel has corroborated his colleague Yemi Solade's comment about Pete Edochie's career in the movie industry
- Bob Manuel debunked the viral claim about Pete Edochie being the oldest in the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood
- Bob Manuel's comment in a viral video has triggered reactions, with many accusing him of having a beef with Pete Edochie
Nollywood actor Bob Manuel has joined the list of popular faces in the movie industry to speak about Pete Edochie's career.
While speaking on the Yan Kontent Factory podcast, Bob dispelled public opinion about Pete Edochie being the oldest in Nollywood.
Source: Instagram
Bob, who admitted that Edochie is older than him in age, however, stated that he has been in Nollywood longer than the veteran actor.
He cited that the veteran actor was not a cast member in Nollywood's first popular movie, Living in Bondage.
"Pete Edochie is not the oldest man in Nollywood. I have been in Nollywood longer than him, though he is older than me in age," he said in the viral video.
Bob Manuel's comment comes barely a few days after Yoruba actor Yemi Solade boasted about his acting career, drawing comparisons between himself and Pete Edochie.
In a video, Solade revealed that he began acting at the age of 17 and represented Nigeria at Festac '77, a significant cultural event.
Source: Instagram
Fans disagreed with him and reminded him of the iconic film Things Fall Apart, pointing out that Edochie’s contribution far outweighs his own.
The video of Bob Manuel speaking about Nollywood on the podcast is below:
The viral video of Bob Manuel speaking about Pete Edochie is below:
Reactions trail Bob Manuel's comment on Edochie
The actor's comment has sparked debate on X, formerly Twitter, as netizens shared diverse opinions.
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions, read them below:
Clems_Andy said:
"I've never for one day see Nnanyi Pete Edochie respond to all these media circus of clowns. Man just dey chill dey enjoy life."
KaroBlvk reacted:
"Pete Edochie is king! ... Seeing him in movies alone gives me that fatherly comfort and relaxing feeling. I don't know how he makes y'all feel but that man is not an ordinary figure. Put him and Oba of Benin in same room and invite a stranger to point who's king."
mstarbryant said:
"This is so not necessary and really very sad .. Mr Bob Manuel what was the need for this ??"
its_emyce said:
"I think the aura of Pete Edochie is quite intimidating to his colleagues because I am yet to see anywhere Pete boasted to be the first or pioneer in the movie industry..Secondly, Bob in this interview reiterated the significant effect of the movie LIB in Nollywood."
chukaobi said:
"This is particularly funny & stupid because Pete Edochie was a national superstar BEFORE NOLLYWOOD EXISTED. “Things Fall Apart” was the biggest thing on TV in 1987, adapted from the biggest novel in black history. Or should we also discount Bob-Manuel’s “Checkmate” era in 1991?"
What Kanayo said about Pete Edochie
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that actor Kanayo O. Kanayo 'Nnayi Sacrifice' shared some insightful details about the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.
In an interview with Afia TV, Kanayo made a bold claim about his seniority over his veteran colleague, Pete Edochie, in Nollywood.
Kanayo, however, added that people like himself, Pete Edochie, and Nnebue, among others, should not be left out in the movie industry's history.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
