Pete Edochie Gets Royal Welcome in Lagos With Traditional Dancers, Kola Nuts and Live Goat
- Veteran actor Pete Edochie arrived in Lagos for a tour from August 14 to 22, 2026, for movie shoots
- Skit maker Chidera Madu and colleagues organised a grand reception complete with traditional dancers, flute players, and live gifts
- Fans who saw the video praised Chidera Madu for honouring legends and compared the gesture to the late Mr Ibu
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Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie received a remarkable reception when he touched down in Lagos for a working tour, with fans and colleagues pulling out all the stops to honour one of Nigeria's most celebrated screen legends.
Edochie was in Lagos between August 14 and August 22, 2026, to attend several movie shoots. To mark his arrival, skit maker Chidera Madu coordinated a grand welcome alongside his colleagues, sharing footage of the moment on Friday, August 20, 2026.
Source: Instagram
Traditional fanfare for Pete Edochie
The video showed a crowd gathered to receive the iconic actor, with traditional dancers and singers performing at full energy.
Flute players serenaded Edochie as he made his way through the gathering. Gifts including kola nuts, a live goat, garden eggs, and wine were presented to him in a gesture steeped in Igbo cultural tradition.
Source: Instagram
Chidera, visibly moved by the moment, expressed gratitude to Edochie for the fatherly role he has played to so many people across generations, and offered prayers for the actor's continued good health and long life.
Here is the Instagram video of how Pete Edochie was welcomed to Lagos:
Fans React to Pete Edochie's Welcome
The footage quickly spread online and drew an emotional wave of responses from fans and admirers.
@udogadi______emma wrote:
"This is so thoughtful, and this is how we should honor and celebrate legends. I wish Mr Ibu got this kinda love too before he died; that man made our childhood memorable 😢😍❤️ God bless you, Chidera and the rest of you."
@dumsautos commented:
"You have turned skit making to something to reckon with. I don't think anyone can do it better than you do, at least not now. I tap from that blessing and the hand laid on you. Indeed, you are one of a kind."
@bensonconcepts_ wrote:
"Rise to another unspeakable level Chidera Madu i wish you what I wish myself"
@porttable_tosh reacted:
"Very thoughtful of you all."
@shoes_by_demokraft shared:
"This is so beautiful to watch"
@luckywalter07 said:
"Observing traditional and culture"
Pete Edochie shares how Alex Ekubo celebrated him
Legit.ng had reported that veteran actor Pete Edochie shared an emotional video in honour of the late actor Alexx Ekubo following his funeral. In the tribute, Edochie recalled three memorable occasions when he met Alexx and spoke warmly about the kind gestures the younger actor showed him.
The heartfelt tribute moved fans, who praised Pete Edochie for his touching words and the bond he shared with Alexx. The veteran actor also commended fellow actor IK Ogbonna for his support and friendship.
Source: Legit.ng
