Pete Edochie said he began acting in 1962 at age fifteen and challenged anyone older in the craft to come forward.
He recalled starting with Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group before joining Duro Ladipo Theatre Group, where he played Chief Basa in Obamoro.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Actor Lere Paimo Disputes Pete Edochie’s Claim As Nollywood’s Most Senior Actor
Veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo a.k.a Eda Onile Ola, has disagreed with Pete Edochie’s recent claim of being Nollywood’s most senior actor.
Pete Edochie said he began acting in 1962 at age fifteen and challenged anyone older in the craft to come forward.
Responding in an interview with Kunle Afod, the eighty six year old Lere Paimo said he started acting professionally in 1958, four years before Edochie. He added that the Yoruba travelling theatre led by Hubert Ogunde, which began in the 1940s, proves that indigenous film and theatre existed long before English‑language productions.
He recalled starting with Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group before joining Duro Ladipo Theatre Group, where he played Chief Basa in Obamoro.
Pete Edochie said he began acting in 1962 at age fifteen and challenged anyone older in the craft to come forward.
He recalled starting with Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group before joining Duro Ladipo Theatre Group, where he played Chief Basa in Obamoro.
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Pete is our legend
ReplyDeleteSpeak for yourself
DeleteIdodo oro ponbele...lere is right on his assessment
DeleteYou are always a legend baba Lere Paimo.
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