- Incredible accolades poured in from both devoted fans and renowned celebrities as the illustrious brand influencer, May Edochie, basked in the glory of commemorating her father-in-law’s extraordinary achievement of attaining not just one, but two prestigious doctorate degrees.
- The distinguished veteran of the silver screen, Pete, was bestowed with these two remarkable academic distinctions by the prestigious ISTM University located in the heart of Togo, on a momentous Sunday, September 3rd.
In a heartwarming display of affection online, May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, radiated positivity with her heartfelt message of congratulations directed towards her father-in-law, the iconic Nollywood veteran, Pete Edochie, in celebration of his recent and remarkable accomplishment.
WITHIN NIGERIA reported that ISTM University, Togo, awarded the veteran movie star a double honorary doctorate on Sunday, September 3.
The honours include a Doctorate of Literature in Cultural Studies/Creative Writing and a Doctorate of Arts in Excellence, Leadership and Development.
Despite facing marital difficulties with her husband Yul Edochie, May took to her Instagram page to express her admiration for Pete Edochie, who has always openly admired her as well.
The mother of three celebrated Pete’s recent academic achievement as a significant milestone, emphasizing that it’s a momentous occasion.
She emphasized that such a remarkable distinction could only befall a seasoned veteran and living legend like Pete Edochie, who was being honored not once, but twice in a single day.
May extended her heartfelt appreciation to iSTM University for their astute choice in bestowing academic degrees upon this thespian par excellence.
In her effusive praise, she referred to him as “the great” and lauded him as a paragon of honor and dignity, a paternal figure to all, and an illustrious symbol of Africa’s strength – the majestic lion.
With fervent devotion, May Edochie closed her message with a poignant prayer, beseeching the divine to fortify both Pete and his spouse, granting them only reasons to bask in the glory of celebration and accolades.
May Edochie wrote;
“It’s a double celebration! Only a veteran and and legend gets decorated twice on the same day.
Thanks to iSTM university for making the right decision to confer the degrees of “Doctorate of Arts” and “Doctorate of Literature” on the @peteedochie the great; a man of honor, a man of dignity and a father to all. The lion of Africa. My prayer is that the good Lord will continue to strengthen you and mummy and give you only reasons to celebrate and be celebrated”
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A video making the rounds online captured the moment the 76-year-old actor was visited by the academic professionals in his sitting room to mark the event.
The honour by the ISTM University, Togo, was given to Edochie for his artistic involvement and grooming in the Nigerian creative industry.