Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie is celebrating his 78th birthday today, and his son, Yul Edochie, has joined other celebrities in showering the veteran actor with praises.

Taking to his Instagram page to share a picture of the celebrant, Yul described him as the lion of Africa, one of Nigeria's greatest icons, and the biggest name in Nollywood.

He praised him for being a great man, a legend, a good man, and a wonderful father. Praying for him, he wished him many more beautiful and blessed years.

Yul Edochie captioned the picture of his father with:

"The Lion of Africa.
One of Nigeria's greatest icons.
The biggest name in Nollywood.
A great man.
A Legend.
A good man.
A wonderful father.
Happy 78th birthday, Dad.
@peteedochie
Ebubedike!
Wishing you many more beautiful and blessed years.
May God lead you always.
Ezigbo mmadu.
My man for life.
Love you forever, Dad."