Pete Edochie Highlights Importance of Traditional Marriage at Billionaire’s Son’s Wedding in Anambra

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Pete Edochie Highlights Importance of Traditional Marriage at Billionaire’s Son’s Wedding in Anambra

Veteran Nollywood icon Pete Edochie recently shed light on the cultural weight of traditional marriages in Igbo society while attending a high-profile wedding in Anambra State.

The wedding, which united Ugo and Kene—reportedly the children of wealthy businessmen—was held on Monday, April 21, 2025, and was nothing short of a spectacle. The ceremony drew significant attention for its opulence and display of Igbo cultural elements.

During the celebration, Pete Edochie addressed the gathering, stressing that traditional marriage holds a central place in Igbo culture. Speaking in the Igbo language, the revered actor emphasized that such events are not just formalities but deeply rooted cultural rites that must not be ignored.

Edochie also expressed concern over the dominance of English during the ceremony, encouraging attendees to uphold and celebrate their native tongue during such culturally significant occasions.

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The wedding itself was an extravagant affair. The bride, Kene, made a royal entrance carried on a golden chair, while her groom, Ugo, turned heads as he arrived with a lion’s head draped over his shoulder—a symbol of strength and authority. His entrance earned him the nickname “Odogwu Paranran” among admirers online.

Adding to the grandeur, it was reported that the bride’s father commissioned the construction of a massive 7,000-capacity hall specifically for the event. Influencers Frances Theodore and Diane Eneje were also spotted at the ceremony, attending as close friends of the bride.

Reacting to the post…

@shotbynobs said: “The legendary @peteedochie giving a speech about the beauty of marriage.”

@glam_flawless said: “Incomplete video 😢.”

@chiomaezema’ wrote: “Men wey get money, they no dey do chochocho, when you look around, you go see evidence, Money movement or nothing” Igbo kwenu. #ProudIgbobabe.”

@jennie_fine said: “I love an intentional and flamboyant groom also. The day is also the groom’s day, not just for the bride.”

@for2uneb said: “I love this!!! I ll rather an Igbo groom wears this than Agbada.. tell me why you have agbada on your traditional wedding? No more traditional clothing for Igbos?”

@oli said: “Marriage way we dey manage, e reach Genz turn. They turn am to carnival.”