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  • My troublesomeness didn’t start today, says Yul Edochie

    My troublesomeness didn’t start today, says Yul Edochie

    Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, posted an old university photo of himself, suggesting that his stubbornness has been a part of him since the beginning.

    The actor appeared to be addressing his critics, who continued to attack him for his actions.

    He claims that he has always been a source of contention, even while in school. 

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    Yul Edochie was posing between two of his other buddies in a snapshot taken 22 years ago.

    While they were all clothed in tops and trousers, the Thespian complemented his look with a native cap.

    Capturing his old photo, he said: “No be today my wahala start. I’ve always been different. This was university days. Yr 2001. 300 level, University of Port Harcourt. With my 2 good friends, Olughu Azu Udu and Imo Edwards. Beautiful memories.”

  • I’m the most talked about in Nigeria – Yul Edochie

    I’m the most talked about in Nigeria – Yul Edochie

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has boasted  to be the most talked about man in  Nigeria.

    He claimed to have turned many people into bloggers and responsible for traffic to their websites, adding that he has made many people wealthy by capitalising on news about him.

    “MOST TALKED ABOUT MAN IN NIGERIA. Undisputed. I have turned so many people to bloggers on Facebook & youtube & they’re all cashing out.

    “Every family is discussing Yul Edochie, everywhere you go, everybody is discussing me.

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    “Some people on social media, when they talk about themselves they get 10 comments, when they talk about Yul Edochie they get thousands of comments.

    “They come up with all sorts of stories about me cos I bring traffic to their pages.
    They just can’t stop talking about me. Say hello to the King, Isi Mmili Ji Ofor.
    It’s called GRACE. GOD’S GRACE Thank you Lord. Thank you to my fans.
    Na we dey here,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

  • Actress Sarah Martins shades Yul Edochie, Judy Austin

    Actress Sarah Martins shades Yul Edochie, Judy Austin

    Actress Sarah Martins has thrown jabs at her colleague and estranged husband of May Edochie, Yul Edochie for wearing his wedding ring.

    Yul Edochie caused a stir online after stepping out with wedding ring despite separation from his wife, May Edochie.

    Sarah trolled Yul, noting how he was bragging about being a proud polygamist and now his calm.

    She further mocked the couple for denying their marital status out of fear of being sued, questioning if she should remind the couple.

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    Using them as an example, Sarah urged her fans to stay where they are valued and respected.

    Sarah announced desire to stay with a man and do everything with him because she believes it’s better to be loved right by one man than to be wanted by many men.

    “I just wanna do everything with ONE MAN, Fight, Argue, Fvck, Build, Etc…. It is better to be LOVED RIGHT by one man than to be wanted by many men….

    “Finally, stay where you’re valued! One werey wore his wedding ring for the first time in many months after bragging about being a proud polygamist.

    “Hunku and Hanty say na for social media them hear say them be husband and w!fe. Should we remind them???? I REPEAT!!!!!
    STAY WHERE YOU’RE VALUED AND RESPECTED!!!,” she wrote.

  • Nollywood lacks exceptional actors, says Yul Edochie

    Nollywood lacks exceptional actors, says Yul Edochie

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has berated certain movie producers who give roles to up-coming actors based on influence and not competence and hard work. 

    Speaking at the Kogi Blazing Mic Talent Hunt in Lokoja organised by Majesty International Academy in collaboration with Black Wall Street, on Saturday, Edochie expressed concerns over the development.

    Edochie argued that some producers mislead underperforming actors by not providing honest feedback.

    He stressed on the importance of truth in nurturing talent, sharing a personal experience of facing rejection in 2005 but using it as motivation to improve.

    “We lack exceptional actors today because some Nollywood producers and filmmakers have failed to be honest with upcoming talents,” said Edochie.

    “I insist on being genuine in my work. In the past, I faced rejection and felt disheartened, but I worked hard to reach where I am today. Upcoming actors need to invest in self-improvement.”

    Edochie pointed out the prevalence of dishonesty in the industry, leading to a below average productions.

    Read Also: Stop dragging Yul Edochie on social space, he is human – Austin Faani begs netizens

    He stressed that featuring artists solely based on influence rather than performance is detrimental to Nollywood’s growth, and he pledged to maintain high standards in his own productions.

    “I’m strict about this job. If you don’t perform well, I won’t hesitate to replace you. We need to prioritize the best for our Nollywood industry. It’s unhealthy to feature underperforming artists due to influence. This practice must cease for our industry to compete globally,” Edochie emphasised.

    Encouraging upcoming artists, Edochie urged them to identify their strengths for success in the industry.

  • Stop dragging Yul Edochie on social space, he is human – Austin Faani begs netizens

    Stop dragging Yul Edochie on social space, he is human – Austin Faani begs netizens

    Filmmaker and actress Chacha Eke’s husband, Austin Faani, has reacted over controversial actor Yul Edochie‘s consistent backlash and criticisms from online trolls.

    Faani made a case for Yul over the continuous dragging and trolling on the social space.

    Since the actor announced the birth of another child with his mistress-turned-wife, Judy Austin, Yul has lost favour in the sight of many.

    Taking to his Facebook page, Austin made a case for him, noting that Yul is a human being like others.

    He stated that the torment against him is bloody and lacks any iota of love for a country like Nigeria that claims to be religious.

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    He stated that if Nigerians believe he will receive his reward someday, then they should let him receive it, rather than torment him.

    He noted: “Let’s all agree Yul did what we deem wrong both publicly and privately and let us also agree that he is responding in a way we still disapprove and deem wrong.

    “However, guys, this guy is a human being, the torment is too bloody and lacks any iota of love for a country that is desperately religious.

    “If we think he’s got karma coming, let him receive it but let’s soft peddle at this point and imagine if you were this guy that we all used to love and now he is faced with this life sentence we are giving to him.

    “He has a family to provide for, gave a conscience man. I know a lot of very ignorant fellows are going to attack this message, twist and rip it apart in ways that will benefit their momentary insatiable clout desire.

    “I am fire, I am ice, I am is all I listen to, anything I add after it is what I crave not what you add. Mary Magdalene was who e but she was the first human Jesus revealed himself to. Act your Bible Nigerians, Muslims will never attack this young talented man like this. Shalom.”

  • Nigerians need to stop insulting Yul Edochie – Austin Faani

    Nigerians need to stop insulting Yul Edochie – Austin Faani

    Filmmaker Austin Faani has publicly written to Nigerians and trolls of actor Yul Edochie on how they should resist every urge to insult and badmouth the actor.  

    Making an example out of himself, he spoke about how he experienced something similar which almost caused to have a heart attack.

    He disclosed that he had high blood pressure, constant palpitations and deep sadness.

    Austin Faani expressed a wish that the insults and trolling stop, asking how the actor was doing and how he, his estranged wife May, and his new wife Judy Austin are handling things mentally.

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    Austin Faani’s open letter to Yul Edochie via his facebook page wrote: “Dear @yuledochie, “I’m sorry I have to write to you via the social media space. However, because I want as many as can to read this, I therefore stomach the courage to write you here. I won’t lie, I hurt every time I read the angry and derogatory words thrown at you on social media. In the recent past, I too was in a situation where people hurled insults at me with audacity. Those were perilous days; I nearly died of a heart attack. My blood pressure was high and I palpitated ceaselessly.

    “Depression crept in too. How are you coping mentally Yul, May, & Judy??? I ask because just like me—YOU ARE ALL HUMAN TOO!!! Nigerians have a way of kicking someone endlessly. I sincerely wish for all of these to be over. I wish the insults would end. I wish that we all move on with our lives by respecting Yul, Judy & May’s decisions.

    “Dear Nigerians, Can we PLEASE quit with the insults? We don’t have to wait for any of the parties (Yul, May, or Judy) to die before we sheathe our swords.
    In this triangular tale are some lovely children. Can we please end these embarrassments for their sake? The stigma ohh the stigma. Let me end with one of my favorite quotes

    “YOU ARE FREE TO CHOOSE BUT YOU ARE NOT FREE FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR CHOICE”.

  • Yul Edochie: God gave me a second life to live for Him, humanity

    Yul Edochie: God gave me a second life to live for Him, humanity

    Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has recounted how God gave him a second life after surviving an accident four years ago.

    Recalling how he passed away in the car, he said God didn’t give him a second chance, rather he was given a second life and has assured to use it judiciously for God and humanity.

    The movie star survived a ghastly motor accident in 2019 while motoring to the eastern part of the country.

    Yul had come out of the motor accident with bruises and wounds but with his life intact.

    Read Also: How to handle online criticisms, trolls by Yul Edochie

    Four years later, the movie star took to his social media page to reveal that he had died figuratively in the accident.

    He wrote: “In 2019 I died in a car accident. But God gave me a 2nd life.

    “Not a 2nd chance but a 2nd life. God told me that my first life was for myself and it was gone. But for the 2nd life, He gave me, I would live for God, for His word, His glory, and live for humanity. I’ll break it down later. Ladies and Gentlemen, have yourselves a beautiful day.”

  • How to handle online criticisms, trolls by Yul Edochie

    How to handle online criticisms, trolls by Yul Edochie

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has dished out important advice on how to handle criticisms and trolls on social media. 

    The actor shared few tips on how to tackle such moments.

    Yul emphasised that crying and drawing pity wouldn’t solve anything because the world is too tough for humans to remain weaklings. 

    In a post on his Instagram page, Yul tagged social media is a rugged place.

    Read Also: A large percentage of religion is scam – Yul Edochie

    He wrote: “If someone insults you on social media, you only have two options. You either ignore them or give it back to them ten times more.

    ” No room for weakness, crying, or drawing pity here. The world is tough.

    Social media is a rugged place. Go hard or go home”.

  • A large percentage of religion is scam – Yul Edochie

    A large percentage of religion is scam – Yul Edochie

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has stated that religion is a scam to a large extent.

    According to him, religion was created centuries ago by men to control, divide and rule others.

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    The thespian made the assertion via his Instagram story recently where he wrote: “A large percentage of Religion na scam. Cooked up centuries ago by men, to control, divide and rule others. God teaches us to love one another. While religion is making us hate each other.”

  • Why my mum always pours holy water on my head, Yul Edochie

    Why my mum always pours holy water on my head, Yul Edochie

    Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has revealed the unusual thing his mother does whenever he visits her.

    He said that his mother, recognizing his stubborn nature, consistently pours a bottle of holy water on his head.

    In admiration of her beauty, he also shared a photo of her.

    Read Also: Why colleagues are unhappy with me – Yul Edochie

    His mother, he claims, always tells him he is too stubborn, hence the necessity for the holy water, which she feels will cool his head.

    He wrote: “Me and my beautiful mum. Anytime I visit her, she’ll almost empty one bottle of holy water on my head. She says I’m too stubborn, let holy water cool my head. I love her so much.”