Rita Edochie
Rita Edochie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1964 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Tony Edochie |
| Children | 4 |
Rita Edochie// (born 16 April 1964) is a Nigerian film actress.[1][2]
Early life and education
Edochie is Igbo.[3] In 2016 she revealed that she was sexually assaulted in primary school and gave birth to a child.[4][5]
Career
In 2016, she received the Ambassador For Peace Award of the Universal Peace Federation.[6]
Personal life
In December 1990, she married Tony Edochie, the younger brother of Pete Edochie; they have four children.[2] She is the aunt of both Yul Edochie and Muna Obiekwe.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Okundia, Jennifer (2020-04-16). "Rita Edochie discloses what she did on her birthday". P.M. News. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ a b Ojo, James (2020-04-16). "'There's so much agony' - Rita Edochie cancels birthday celebration over COVID-19". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Rita Edochie: Some Igbos are denying Biafra due to selfishness". New Telegraph. 2022-01-09. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "I was sexually abused, says Rita Edochie". Vanguard News. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "How I was sexually abused — Rita Edochie". Premium Times Nigeria. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "Rita Edochie bags Peace Ambassador Award". P.M. News. 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
External links
- Rita Edochie at IMDb