By Ejiofor Toochi
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie aka Ebubedike has been honored with his first doctorate award at the age of 76.
Pete, on Saturday was honored with a Doctorate in Literature, Doctorate in Arts, and a lifetime achievement award by ISTM University, Togo.
Representatives from the University’s management visited Pete Edochie at his home, and presented him with the awards as a recognition of his significant contributions to the creative industry.
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“For all the works he has been doing, and he has been the pioneer in everything that all the younger ones are copying,” a representative said.
The legendary actor, has been bestowed with numerous national and international awards in the past.
He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at AMAA, a membership in the Order of the Niger (MON), AMVCA Industry Merit Award, and City People Entertainment Lifetime Achievement Award, amongst others.
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