Nollywood veteran actor, Pete Edochie also known as Lion of Africa has celebrated his 77th birthday in grand style.

The thespian, who was excited to witness another year, took to his Instagram page to share different pictures of him in a lovely outfit.

Edochie, who is the father to actor-turned-pastor Yul Edochie, beamed with smiles in each of the pictures. In a short caption, Pete wrote: “IBOBO 77.”

Edochie is considered one of Nigeria’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy.

Edochie was born in Zaria, Kaduna State on March 7, 1947.[9] He hails from Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area Anambra State, and is married to Josephine Edochie.

Nollywood stars and fans have also taken to their social media platforms to felicitated the veteran actor expressing gratitude to God for his life.

His son, actor Yul Edochie, took to his Instagram page to wish his father a remarkable birthday celebration.

He wrote, “A very happy birthday to you, Daddy. The Lion of Africa. The Legendary Chief Pete Edochie (@peteedochie). The most handsome 77-year-old man. Ibobo Umueri, The Greatest. I wish you many more beautiful years filled with God’s blessings. May God lead you always..”