Nigeria: Lere Paimo says he started acting in 1958, counters Pete Edochie’s claim

Veteran Nollywood actor, Lere Paimo, has said he began his acting career in 1958, putting the start of his career four years ahead of veteran actor Pete Edochie’s stated 1962 timeline.

The 86-year-old actor made the clarification during an interview with actor Kunle Afod, posted on YouTube on Monday, as a debate over seniority among Nigeria’s veteran actors resurfaced.

Paimo’s comments followed Edochie’s recent challenge to actors who claimed they began their careers before…