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

  1. News: Jennifer . Okundia. Rita Edochie discloses what she did on her birthday . P.M. News . 2020-04-16 . 2022-05-10 .
  2. 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.
  3. News: Ovwe . Medeme . Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu's release – Actress, Rita Edochie . Premium Times . 2022-11-22 . 2023-10-14.
  4. Web site: Wilbroda . Onyango . 10 celebrities from Anambra State who make their fellow people proud . Legit.ng . 2023-01-14 . 2023-10-14 .
  5. News: Rita Edochie: Some Igbos are denying Biafra due to selfishness . New Telegraph . 2022-01-09 . 2022-05-10 .
  6. News: 2016-05-25. I was sexually abused, says Rita Edochie. 2022-05-10. Vanguard News .
  7. News: 2016-05-25. How I was sexually abused — Rita Edochie . Premium Times Nigeria . 2021-04-17 .
  8. 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 .
  9. Web site: Kehinde . Okeowo . Rita Edochie’s throwback photo sends social media into frenzy . TheNiche . 2022-04-18 . 2022-05-10 .
  10. News: 2016-08-02. Rita Edochie bags Peace Ambassador Award. 2022-05-10. P.M. News.
  11. News: Pandora . Peaceman . Rita Edochie Reacts As Yul Calls Her 'My Own Aunty' . New Telegraph . 2023-09-20 . 2023-10-14.

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