Veteran actor, Kola Olaiya, has accused fellow thespian, Pete Edochie, of being proud, alleging that he has failed to acknowledge the contributions of older theatre practitioners who paved the way for him in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Olaiya, who spoke in an interview with Oyinmomo TV, said Edochie should recognise the contributions of veteran entertainers who began their careers long before he joined the profession.
He said, “I have known him for long that pride is in his blood. That is why he cannot pay homage to the elders that made him.”
Olaiya also cited the late theatre legend, Hubert Ogunde, as one of the pioneers whose contributions to the industry predated Edochie’s career.
According to Olaiya, Ogunde began theatre in 1944 after leaving the police force and had produced several films and recorded hit songs before Edochie was born.
