- Jackie Appiah received online praise for a video of her kneeling to greet Pete Edochie.
- The moment occurred at the Pete Edochie Legacy Gala in Accra.
- The event celebrated Pete Edochie’s contributions to African cinema.
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has earned praise online after a video showing her kneeling to greet veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie surfaced on social media.
The heartwarming moment happened during the Pete Edochie Legacy Gala in Accra, an event organised to celebrate the legendary actor and his lasting impact on African cinema.
In the viral clip, Jackie approached Pete Edochie and went down on her knees as she exchanged pleasantries with the veteran actor. Her gesture quickly caught the attention of social media users, with many Nigerians and Ghanaians applauding the actress for showing respect to the highly regarded thespian.
The gala attracted several personalities from the entertainment industry who gathered to honour Edochie’s decades-long contribution to African storytelling and film.
Pete Edochie remains one of the most recognised figures in African cinema, with a career spanning several decades. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Okonkwo in the television adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s acclaimed novel, Things Fall Apart.
Jackie Appiah, meanwhile, has established herself as one of Ghana’s leading actresses, earning widespread recognition for her performances in films across West Africa.
Her decision to kneel while greeting Edochie was widely interpreted by fans as a heartfelt display of respect for a veteran whose work has influenced generations of African actors and filmmakers.
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Read some comments below:
@Lord Listowell:”This looks hmmm Dada don’t let anything happen to our sister 🤔 hmmm 🤔”
@Tor Sandra:”daddy what are you telling ur daughter Jackie 🤔♥️♥️”
@Anom Chibuike:”E be like daddy wants to meet after meeting 😄”
@Uzoma Kenneth:”She’s more of Nigerian than Ghana”
@Agbo Ellanma Janet:”Thank you Ghana for treating our king with so much love and respect.”
