Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie has disclosed what he believes has helped him remain committed to one woman throughout his 57-year marriage.
Speaking at his Legacy Gala Night on October 4, 2026, Pete Edochie was asked by a member of the audience what had helped him remain faithful to one woman for decades.
The veteran actor explained that although he married at a young age, he does not get easily distracted by women, which he believes has contributed to his ability to remain committed to his marriage.
According to him, he spends much of his time listening to classical music, which he described as a form of cerebral appreciation rather than entertainment that could easily distract him.
“I married early; I have been married for 57 years. It is difficult to believe, but it is true. I don't get distracted easily, and that is one of the biggest blessings that I have. I listen to classical music a lot. Classical music is for cerebral appreciation. It is not the kind of thing you will listen to and get distracted by women,” he said.
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However, Pete Edochie acknowledged that he has had his own weaknesses, revealing that he was once a heavy smoker and drinker before eventually giving up both habits.
“I was a big drinker and smoker, but I have given up on all that. You may not believe me, but I am a very big Christian. Women don't distract me. It doesn't mean I'm a wonderful man; it's just that my lifestyle does not permit that kind of distraction,” he said.
@tina_news_gh LIVE NOW | I don’t allow women to distract me.” — Nollywood legend Pete Edochie responds when asked how he has managed to remain committed to one wife despite his fame and long-standing career in the spotlight.
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