Rita Edochie

Rita Edochie// (listen) (born 16 April 1964) is a Nigerian film actress.[1][2]

Rita Edochie
Born16 April 1964
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
OccupationActress
SpouseTony Edochie
Children4

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.

References
  1. Okundia, Jennifer (2020-04-16). "Rita Edochie discloses what she did on her birthday". P.M. News. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  2. Ojo, James (2020-04-16). "'There's so much agony' - Rita Edochie cancels birthday celebration over COVID-19". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  3. "Rita Edochie: Some Igbos are denying Biafra due to selfishness". New Telegraph. 2022-01-09. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  4. "I was sexually abused, says Rita Edochie". Vanguard News. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  5. "How I was sexually abused — Rita Edochie". Premium Times Nigeria. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  6. "Rita Edochie bags Peace Ambassador Award". P.M. News. 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
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