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  • Yul Edochie: Why I don’t post my kids with May on social media 

    Yul Edochie: Why I don’t post my kids with May on social media 

    Actor Yul Edochie has denied reports suggesting he is estranged from his children with his first wife, May Edochie, insisting that they remain close.

    Speaking in a recent interview on the KaaTruths podcast, Yul said he maintains regular contact with his children and continues to support them financially, including covering aspects of their university education.

    “I am in contact with my children. I have heard a lot of things. About people saying ‘he abandoned his children’. My second son just got into the university months ago. He just did his matriculation a few days back. Infact, he told me a day before time, and I told him I was busy. “The main issue is not on social media. I would rather not say anything. I don’t want to say my ex-wife did this, my ex-wife did that. Real men don’t tackle issues like that. It is all family stuff , nobody is perfect,” he said.

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    The actor attributed his silence on social media about his children to a court order related to his ongoing divorce case with May, citing their safety.

    “There is also a court order. There is a divorce case going on. That is why I cannot really speak. It says anything that has to do with the children, for their own safety, I should not post,” he added.

    Yul and May’s divorce proceedings, initiated in 2023, have been stalled over issues like marriage dissolution terms and adultery claims.

    Yul married actress Judy Austin as his second wife in 2022, prompting May to file for divorce and seek N100 million in damages.

  • Yul Edochie worried over children losing mother tongues

    Yul Edochie worried over children losing mother tongues

    Actor Yul Edochie has expressed concerns over the growing number of children who cannot speak their native languages, describing the trend as a “failure that must be corrected.”

    Edochie made the remarks in a post on his official Facebook page, where he particularly addressed Igbo parents, lamenting that many children of Igbo heritage today are unable to communicate fluently in the language, blaming it on neglect by their families.

    “Many of us who are Igbos, our children cannot speak Igbo. It’s a failure on our part that must be corrected moving forward,” he wrote

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    His remarks have sparked fresh debate on social media, with some agreeing on the need to preserve indigenous languages, while others pointed to the dominance of English in schools and society as a major challenge. 

    The actor had also urged Igbos to embrace Omenaani (traditional customs) and described ancestors as guardian angels, stressing the importance of returning to cultural roots. 

  • Strive for greatness in every movie role, Yul Edochie tells actors

    Strive for greatness in every movie role, Yul Edochie tells actors

    Actor Yul Edochie has addressed colleagues, saying they should strive to deliver exceptional performances, regardless of their pay. 

    According to Yul on Instagram, even if an actor is paid a modest fee of N10,000 for a role, they should aim to give a performance worth $100 million. 

    He warned that providing a subpar performance based on low pay would lead to failure.

    Yul stressed that the acting profession demands excellence, and delivering a stellar performance, even if unpaid, is the key to greatness. 

    “As an actor, If you accept a 10k fee for a movie role, you must give a 100 million dollar performance. Don’t give 10k performance because you were paid 10k. That’s your road to failure.

    ” Even if you accept to do the job for free,
    You must give a 100-million-dollar performance. That’s what the acting profession demands. That’s your road to greatness,” he wrote.

  • Yul Edochie bags chieftaincy title in Igboland

    Yul Edochie bags chieftaincy title in Igboland

    Actor Yul Edochie has been conferred with the chieftaincy title “Isi Ogidi Ntorobia Niine,” which means, Warrior Leader of Igbo Youths Worldwide.

    He announced the news on Instagram, describing it as a historic moment and the beginning of a new era for the Igbo people.

    According to Yul Edochie, the title is a divine appointment, stating that he’s been “Chosen by God, backed up by the spirits in Igbo Land and my ancestors.”

    He emphasised that with great power comes great responsibility, declaring, “Indeed, a new dawn is here”.

    “History has just been made. A new dawn has come in Igbo land.

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    Chosen by God, backed up by the spirits in Igbo Land and my ancestors, I have just been crowned with a very massive title, ISI OGIDI NTOROBIA IGBO NIINE. (WARRIOR LEADER OF IGBO YOUTHS ALL OVER THE WORLD). With great power comes great responsibility.

    Indeed, a new dawn is here“, he wrote.

    His wife, Judy Austin, also celebrated the occasion, describing him as “a man chosen by the Gods of our ancestors to lead” and “a complete man”.

    “NZE OGIDI IGBO NIINE!!!! @yuledochie. A man chosen by the Gods of our ancestors to lead. A COMPLETE MAN”, he wrote.

  • Yul Edochie slams modern approach to traditional rulers selection

    Yul Edochie slams modern approach to traditional rulers selection

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has addressed Ndi Igbo on the selection of traditional rulers, urging them to preserve their cultural heritage.

    Yul, on Instagram, emphasised that traditional rulers should be selected through traditional means, not by election or government intervention.

    According to Yul, a true traditional ruler must be a core traditionalist, chosen by the deity of the land, and sworn to uphold truth, unity, peace, and shun evil.

    Yul expressed concerns about the erosion of traditional values, attributing the rise in crime to the adoption of foreign practices. 

    He called on Ndi Igbo to retrace their steps and reclaim their cultural glory, highlighting the importance of adhering to ancestral ways.

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    By upholding traditional methods of selecting rulers, Yul believes that communities can promote accountability and moral leadership.

    “Ndi Igbo, stop messing up our tradition. A traditional ruler must be selected traditionally, not by election or the government. And he must be a core traditionalist. Those are the ways of our forefathers.

    “We have now embraced too many of the white man’s ways and destroyed our society with it. That’s why there’s so much crime in our communities today.

    It’s time to retrace our steps and bring back our glory. 

    “A traditional ruler must be selected by the deity of the land. Then he will swear before the deity to uphold truth, unity and peace, and shun evil. Any day he goes against the oath, the deity will strike him down. With that, he will never support evil, and he’ll fight evil with all his might”, he wrote.

  • Yul Edochie, wife Judy Austin, welcome baby girl

    Yul Edochie, wife Judy Austin, welcome baby girl

    Nollywood actor Yul Edochie and his wife, Judy Austin, have welcomed their third child together, a baby girl, named Universe Ifeyinwa Storm Yul Edochie.

    The actor announced the birth on Instagram, expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for the blessing.

    “We prayed, our fans prayed, and God answered. Rejoice with us as we welcome our beautiful daughter. Her name is UNIVERSE IFEYINWA STORM YUL EDOCHIE. Thank you, Lord,” he wrote.

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    The joyful news follows a video Yul recently shared of Judy arriving at the labour room. The couple had previously announced their third pregnancy in February.

    Known for his playful candour, Yul had earlier likened himself to football star Cristiano Ronaldo, joking about his fertility and expressing a desire to have five more children with Judy.

    Yul and Judy’s relationship has been in the public spotlight since 2022, when it became known while Yul was still married to his first wife, May Edochie. Despite the controversies, the couple continues to share updates on their growing family.

  • Yul Edochie reflects on 2017 governorship race

    Yul Edochie reflects on 2017 governorship race

    Actor and former Anambra governorship candidate, Yul Edochie, has shared his perspective on the dynamics of political relationships during election periods.

    Reflecting on his 2017 governorship run, Yul revealed that despite the fierce competition, the candidates, including the then-incumbent governor, related with mutual respect and even exchanged jokes.

    He noted that, contrary to public perception, the real hostility often stemmed not from the politicians themselves, but from their supporters, who tended to fuel tension and animosity during the election season.

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    He wrote on X: “When I ran for Governor of Anambra in 2017, I noticed something. All the governorship candidates were friendly, including the sitting Governor. The few times we all met, there was always mutual respect in the air amidst jokes. Funny, na the supporters dey fight up & down”.

  • How to avoid untimely death, by Yul Edochie

    How to avoid untimely death, by Yul Edochie

    Actor and self-acclaimed cleric Yul Edochie has attributed the rise in untimely deaths to Nigerians abandoning their traditional ways for Western influences.

    He advised people to return to their cultural roots and embrace traditional practices, believing this will help prevent premature death.

    According to Yul, adhering to these traditional guidelines can protect individuals from untimely death.

    “Untimely death has become rampant in our society. It’s happening bcos majority of us have abandoned our traditional ways and embraced the ways of the white man. 

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    “Go home and embrace our traditional ways. As a traditionalist, you’ll be fully enlightened on the dos and don’ts of spirituality.

    “If you keep to it judiciously, untimely death will never be your portion,” he wrote on Instagram.

  • God told me to redirect people back to their traditions – Yul Edochie

    God told me to redirect people back to their traditions – Yul Edochie

    Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has stirred reactions after claiming he received a divine message instructing him to lead people back to their traditional roots.

    Edochie said God called him to guide Africans toward their cultural heritage, asserting that these traditions are divinely approved and provide a path to salvation.

    Expressing pride in his identity as a traditionalist, the actor criticised the lasting influence of Western culture on Africans, which he believes has made many feel ashamed of their roots.

    He reaffirmed his dedication to his Igbo heritage, vowing never to be embarrassed by his traditional beliefs and practices.

    He said: “God gave me a clear and direct message. Lead my people back to their traditional ways. For their ways are approved by me the Lord God Almighty.

    Their lies, their salvation.

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    “Oyibo people really messed us up.

    They succeeded in making Africans feel inferior to them. Now many Africans are ashamed of identifying with their traditional ways and culture, because of what people will say.

    “TUFIAKWA! I Chief Yul Edochie, Isi Mmili Ji Ofor 1 of Igbo Land will never be inferior to any human being. Neither will I ever be ashamed of my roots. NEVER. I’m a proud, hardcore Traditionalist.”

    As a self-proclaimed hardcore traditionalist, Edochie said he is set to promote and preserve African customs, encouraging others to embrace their cultural legacy without apology.

  • Call to become a native doctor divine – Yul Edochie

    Call to become a native doctor divine – Yul Edochie

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has revealed that his decision to become a native doctor stems from a divine calling.

    In a post on Instagram, Edochie said the calling is rooted in his desire to serve both God and humanity, while also preserving African traditional practices.

    He stressed that genuine native doctors are true servants of God and should not engage in evil, adding that, like in any profession, some individuals may abuse their calling.

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    “The call to become a native doctor is a call from the most high God. A call to serve God, serve humanity, and preserve the traditional ways of your people. Unfortunately, some people abuse the call by turning evil. Same way a pastor or priest can turn evil. A true native doctor will never involve himself or herself in evil. A true native doctor is a servant of God Almighty”, he wrote.