On the show ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask,’ veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie advised against praying for a wife to feed you, saying it leads to despair, and cautioned that kneeling to propose hands over family leadership to her. The remarks have sparked debate across social media, with some praising his traditional views and others criticising them as outdated.
Edochie also reflected on starting his career in a 1962 school production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice at age 15, drawing international press attention as the only Nigerian actor to do so. The early achievement is a testament to his talent and ambition.
The veteran actor also praised late politician Obafemi Awolowo for education and infrastructure advances, responding to the host’s challenges with calm proverbs that many called wise. His comments on Awolowo reflect his admiration for the late leader’s legacy.
The winners: Pete Edochie, who has generated discussion; and his supporters, who agree with his views. The losers: those who disagree with his remarks; and the Nigerian public, who are divided over the issue.
Bottom Line: Pete Edochie says kneeling to propose hands over leadership to the wife. The debate rages. The question is whether his advice is wisdom or outdated patriarchy from one of Nollywood’s most respected elders.