Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has sparked conversations on social media following a wide-ranging interview in which he spoke about his career, marriage, culture, politics and his standing in the Nigerian film industry.

The actor, renowned for his commanding screen presence and proverbial expressions, was a guest on comedian Isbae U's "Curiosity Made Me Ask", where he fielded questions about subjects ranging from being described as a Nollywood legend to his views on marriage and cultural identity.

Several excerpts from the interview have since circulated on social media, generating debate over some of the 79-year-old actor's views.

Several excerpts from the interview have since gone viral, with his remarks on...