Veteran actor Kola Olaiya criticises fellow thespian Pete Edochie amid an ongoing public dispute over seniority in Nigeria’s acting industry. Olaiya says Edochie is “too proud” to acknowledge older practitioners who helped pave the way for later generations, and he questions Edochie’s approach to recognising past contributions. The remarks are made in an episode of Oyinmomo TV that is shared online.
Across the coverage, outlets describe a wider debate about who counts as a senior figure in Nollywood and whether claims of seniority reflect national status or specific regional prominence. Legit.ng reports that Olaiya challenges Edochie’s seniority assertions and points to the earlier theatre legacy of Hubert Ogunde dating to 1944. The accounts frame the disagreement as a continuation of public discussions about heritage and credit within Nigeria’s entertainment sector rather than a formal dispute involving industry bodies.
