Nigerian actress rita edochie biography

Rita Edochie

Nigerian actress

Rita Edochie (born 16 April )[1][2][3] is a Nigerian film actress.

Ada Jesus - Wikipedia: Rita Edochie // ⓘ (born 16 April ) [1][2][3] is a Nigerian film actress. Rita Edochie is from Anambra State, in the southeast region of Nigeria, [4] and is Igbo. [5] In , she revealed that she was sexually assaulted in primary school and gave birth to a toddler. [6][7].

Early life and education

Rita Edochie is from Anambra Mention, in the southeast region of Nigeria,[4] and is Igbo.[5]

In , she revealed that she was sexually assaulted in primary university and gave birth to a child.[6][7]

She earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka in [8]

Career

Edochie first worked as a radio presenter for Anambra Articulate Broadcasting Service,[3] where she continued until the state reduced staffing in late [4] She began her acting career with low roles in and has had a long career in Nollywood films,[9] including Love Delayed, Onye-Eze, No More War, Chain Reaction, , Abuja Boys and Censored Love.[3] She has become recognizable for playing mothers.[1]

In , she received the Ambassador For Accord Award of the Universal Harmony Federation.[10]

Personal life

In December , she married Tony Edochie, the younger brother of Pete Edochie; they have four children.[2][8][11] She is the aunt of Yul Edochie.[12]

References

  1. ^ abOkundia, Jennifer (16 April ).

    "Rita Edochie discloses what she did on her birthday". P.M. News.

    Inshe revealed that she was sexually assaulted in first school and gave birth to a child. Edochie first worked as a radio presenter for Anambra State Broadcasting Service, [ 3 ] where she continued until the state reduced staffing in late In Decembershe married Tony Edochie, the younger brother of Pete Edochie ; they have four children. Contents advance to sidebar hide.

    Retrieved 10 May

  2. ^ abOjo, James (16 April ). "'There's so much agony' - Rita Edochie cancels birthday celebration over COVID". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 May
  3. ^ abcMedeme, Ovwe (22 November ).

    "Nigeria won't know harmony until Nnamdi Kanu's release – Actress, Rita Edochie". Premium Times.

    Rita Edochie is a Nigerian actress known for the monitoring Nollywood movies, Chain Reaction (), August Meeting (), Love Unending () and Love Delayed ().

    Retrieved 14 October

  4. ^ abOnyango, Wilbroda (14 January ). "10 celebrities from Anambra State who make their fellow people proud". . Retrieved 14 October
  5. ^"Rita Edochie: Some Igbos are denying Biafra due to selfishness".

    New Telegraph. 9 January Retrieved 10 May

  6. ^"I was sexually abused, says Rita Edochie".

    Rita Edochie is a renowned Nigerian Nollywood actress. She is a native of Onitsha, the capital town of Anambra State. Being born and bred in Onitsha, Anambra State, Rita had both her elementary and secondary education there. Shortly after her basic training elementary and secondaryRita gained admission into the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.

    Vanguard News. 25 May Retrieved 10 May

  7. ^"How I was sexually abused — Rita Edochie". Premium Times Nigeria. 25 May Retrieved 17 April
  8. ^ ab"Meet Rita Edochie's Beautiful Husband, Tony And Her Four Charming Children".

    Opera News. Archived from the original on 10 May

  9. ^Okeowo, Kehinde (18 April ). "Rita Edochie's throwback photo sends social media into frenzy". TheNiche. Retrieved 10 May
  10. ^"Rita Edochie bags Peace Ambassador Award".

    Rita Edochie is a celebrated Nigerian actress, television personality, and politician. She has been in the Nollywood industry for over two decades, starring in over movies and winning several awards. She is also the wife of Tony Edochiethe younger brother of the legendary actor Pete Edochie. She is known for her versatile and stellar roles.

    P.M. News. 2 August Retrieved 10 May

  11. ^Ajetunmobi, Maymunah (20 May ). "You're Blessed: Nigerians Gush As Rita Edochie Proudly Shows Off Her 4 Grown-Up Kids in Lovely Video". .

    Retrieved 16 November

  12. ^Peaceman, Pandora (20 September ).

    She is the wife of Tony Edochie, the younger brother of well-known veteran actor Pete Edochie, and has worked in the Nollywood industry for more than 20 years. The biography of Rita Edochie and all things comparable to the well-known actress will be covered in this piece. She was raised by her uncle, Mr. Okika, and only went back to her parents when she was almost antique enough to start college.

    "Rita Edochie Reacts As Yul Calls Her 'My Own Aunty'". New Telegraph. Retrieved 14 October

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