Rita Edochie Explained
Rita Edochie |
Birth Date: | 16 April 1964 |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Citizenship: | Nigeria |
Occupation: | Actress |
Spouse: | Tony Edochie |
Children: | 4 |
Rita Edochie (born 16 April 1964)[1] [2] [3] is a Nigerian film actress.
Early life and education
Edochie is from Anambra State, in the southeast region of Nigeria[4] and is Igbo.[5] In 2016, she revealed that she was sexually assaulted in primary school and gave birth to a child.[6] [7]
She earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka in 1990.[8]
Career
Edochie first worked as a radio presenter for Anambra State Broadcasting Service,[3] where she continued until the state reduced staffing in late 2008.[4] She began her acting career with minor roles in 1990 and has had a long career in Nollywood films,[9] including Love Delayed, Onye-Eze, No More War, Chain Reaction, 1999, Abuja Boys and Censored Love.[3] She has become known for playing mothers.[1]
In 2016, she received the Ambassador For Peace Award of the Universal Peace Federation.[10]
Personal life
In December 1990, she married Tony Edochie, the younger brother of Pete Edochie; they have four children. She is the aunt of Yul Edochie.[11]
Notes and References
- News: Jennifer . Okundia. Rita Edochie discloses what she did on her birthday . P.M. News . 2020-04-16 . 2022-05-10 .
- Web site: James . Ojo . 2020-04-16. 'There's so much agony' - Rita Edochie cancels birthday celebration over COVID-19. 2022-05-10. The Cable Lifestyle.
- News: Ovwe . Medeme . Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu's release – Actress, Rita Edochie . Premium Times . 2022-11-22 . 2023-10-14.
- Web site: Wilbroda . Onyango . 10 celebrities from Anambra State who make their fellow people proud . Legit.ng . 2023-01-14 . 2023-10-14 .
- News: Rita Edochie: Some Igbos are denying Biafra due to selfishness . New Telegraph . 2022-01-09 . 2022-05-10 .
- News: 2016-05-25. I was sexually abused, says Rita Edochie. 2022-05-10. Vanguard News .
- News: 2016-05-25. How I was sexually abused — Rita Edochie . Premium Times Nigeria . 2021-04-17 .
- Web site: Meet Rita Edochie's Lovely Husband, Tony And Her Four Charming Children . Opera News . 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220510094151/https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/entertainment/6d038cf5a29de3016b1006d89637ce61 . 2022-05-10 .
- Web site: Kehinde . Okeowo . Rita Edochie’s throwback photo sends social media into frenzy . TheNiche . 2022-04-18 . 2022-05-10 .
- News: 2016-08-02. Rita Edochie bags Peace Ambassador Award. 2022-05-10. P.M. News.
- News: Pandora . Peaceman . Rita Edochie Reacts As Yul Calls Her 'My Own Aunty' . New Telegraph . 2023-09-20 . 2023-10-14.