Yinka Quadri Challenges Pete Edochie's Seniority Claim

Yinka Quadri has publicly challenged Pete Edochie's claim of being the most senior actor in the Nigerian film industry. In a viral clip from his interview with FeelrightNews TV, Quadri referenced the late Herbert Ogunde, whom he credited as the true father of theatre, emphasizing Ogunde's Yoruba heritage.

Quadri used a Yoruba proverb to suggest that self-proclaimed titles do not reflect reality, indicating that the industry recognizes the truth about seniority. He also mentioned Jide Kosoko, who began acting in 1962, the same year Edochie claims to have started, asserting that Kosoko was already working under Dele Toyinbo at that time, thus predating Edochie's entry.

Quadri speculated that Edochie's claim might have stemmed from excitement rather than factual basis. Edochie's original assertion was made during an appearance on the "Curiosity Made Me Ask" podcast, where he stated that no actor in Nollywood is senior to him, referencing his iconic role in "Things Fall Apart.".