Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has spoken out to clear up misconceptions about his public image, saying he’s not as controversial as many believe.
In a recent interview on his YouTube channel, Yul Eochie TV, Edochie shared that most of the negative things written about him are untrue. He was asked to describe himself, and he asserted that contrary to popular opinion, he is unproblematic.
He explained, “A lot of people have written all sorts of things about me; you know me so 99.9% of what they have written about me is all false. But what can you do? I look at all these things and just ignore them.”
Edochie described himself as a simple person, contrasting this with the controversial image often associated with him.
“Yul Edochie is a very simple guy, a lot of people don’t know that I’m very down to earth. I love God, I love humanity and I’m also an introvert. A lot of people don’t know that I hardly go out; once in a while, I just go back inside.”
Yul Edochie
The actor refuted claims of being controversial, stating that he does not fight people but that “people seem to have a problem” with him.
“Believe me, I am not, people think I am controversial but I’m not, honestly. Look at the things I do, you won’t see me looking for anyone’s trouble. I don’t call names or call people out or fight anyone. I know, just put things about me and somehow people seem to have a problem with me. Why are they worried about my life?”
Yul Edochie
Actor Addresses Rumors of Family Rifts
Yul Edochie boldly stepped forward to tackle the explosive rumors of a deep family rift and scandalous paternity doubts surrounding his iconic father, Nollywood titan, Pete Edochie.
For the past two years, since Yul sent shockwaves through the industry by revealing his second marriage to and impregnation of colleague Judy Austin, he and his new wife have been engulfed in a relentless firestorm of fierce backlash and unforgiving public scrutiny.
His first wife, May, on the other hand, has basked in the overwhelming love and unwavering support from both fans and Yul’s family. Pete Edochie, along with other family members like Linc and Rita Edochie, have notably taken May under their wing.
In a series of interviews, Pete has showered May with praise and deep admiration for her endearing personality. He’s made it clear where his loyalties lie, even hinted at his disapproval of Yul’s union with Judy.
These tensions, played out in the public eye, have fueled speculations of a deep rift between Yul and his legendary father.
Yul faced these swirling rumors where he was directly confronted with questions about the state of his relationship with Pete.
In response, Yul acknowledged the rumors of a familial rift, admitting that he’s heard the speculations, some even suggesting that Pete Edochie might not be his real father. Yet, despite the controversies, Yul stood firm, emphasizing that his relationship with Pete remains intact.
“I get along with my father, he’s entitled to his opinions and views at any point in time, same with me. As an adult, everything you do must not have 100% approval or be liked by everybody even your parents, that’s what makes you an adult.”
Yul Edochie
With a maturity that reflects his years in the industry, Yul asserted his independence, declaring that as an adult, he makes his own decisions, regardless of whether they align with his parents’ expectations.
Yul further expressed profound love and respect for Pete Edochie, acknowledging the indelible impact his father has had on his career. He spoke of Pete not just as a father, but as a mentor whose influence has propelled him to the heights of success in Nollywood.
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