Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter) in Nigeria following the rapid spread of a false rumour claiming that the Nollywood icon had died. Many Nigerians posted RIP messages, shared clips from Edochie’s legendary film roles, and circulated his famous proverbs, believing the reports to be true—until the claims were swiftly debunked. However, checks by TRIBUNE ONLINE confirmed Pete Edochie is hale and hearty. This is not the first time Pete Edochie has been targeted by death hoaxes. Similar false reports circulated in 2012, 2020, 2023, and 2024, often traced to clickbait pages seeking views, likes, and ad revenue.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 10, 2026 19:02 UTC