Cleric, philanthropist, Nollywood actor and marketer, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, has sent a message of goodwill to Chief Pete Edochie on his 77 birthday celebration.

Describing Pete Edochie as ‘a legendary actor whose role has contributed to bringing international fame to Nollywood’, Bishop Nwankpa prayed to God to continue to bless the thespian with good health and longer life.

The message partly reads:
“I salute you, the quintessential veteran, on your 77th birthday. Indeed, you have left an indelible footprint on the Nigerian entertainment industry. Your role has greatly contributed to bringing international fame to Nollywood’.

May God continue to bless you with good health and longer life.

Happy birthday to you, sir.”

Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, who is the patron of the Onitsha zone of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, has acted lead roles in many blockbuster home movies. His company, Mic-Menco Productions Ltd, is also into movie production and marketing.