Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has expressed admiration for May Yul Edochie, her estranged cousin-in-law while throwing a subtle jab at Yul Edochie’s second wife, Judy Austin.
Taking to her social media, Rita shared a stunning video of May glammed up for the premiere of Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa” last Sunday.
In her post, Rita Edochie celebrated May’s timeless beauty and grace, praising her for maintaining a youthful glow despite nearly two decades of marriage and four children.
“My glam gorgeous queen is just hotter than those oppressing themselves and not her. After four kids and over a decade of marriage, you still shine like a diamond, looking more like a young girl who is yet to hit 18.”
Rita Edochie
In a pointed jab at Judy Austin, Rita compared her appearance, stating that despite still bearing children, Judy looks “advanced in age.”
She went on to call May a “treasure” and a “masterpiece,” describing her as a blessing and a source of inspiration.
“This video is everything, my darling daughter. You’re a stunning gem, blessed with a beautiful body stature. Whereas, some people are still having kids but look advanced in age. An 80-year-old woman like me seems to be younger than they are.
“Haaa, grace too strong for my Queen May ooo, hmmmmmmm. I swear if I were a man, I’d never trade gold for an……..You’re a treasure, my dear. God must have created you on a Sunday and spent quality time perfecting his masterpiece!”
Rita Edochie
The veteran actress revealed how proud she is to call her [May Edochie] hers, stating that her beauty, both inside and out, is a blessing to behold.
She further indicated how May Edochie lights up the world with her presence, making her [Rita Edochie] feel so grateful to have her soar this high. “Your heart is pure, your spirit is bright, and your smile can light up a room. You’re a true gem,” she added.
“May God continue to guide and protect you, and may your beauty and light inspire others to be their best selves. I love you more than words can express, my darling daughter, Queen May Yul Edochie. You’re a blessing, a treasure, and a precious gift from God. Keep blazing, Omalicha Nwam. 😘😍🥰💚💚💚💚💚💚💚”
Rita Edochie
Rita Edochie Condemns Pawpaw Death Rumours
The veteran Nollywood actress expressed outrage over the persistent spread of fake death news concerning her colleague, Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw.
The actress took to Instagram to condemn the false rumors, which she noted have surfaced repeatedly, sparking unnecessary grief among fans and netizens.
In a post, Rita revealed her shock at how quickly people believed the fake news, with many flooding comment sections with condolence messages.
She lamented the growing trend of spreading unverified death rumors about Nigerian celebrities, labeling it a harmful and attention-seeking tactic by some bloggers and content creators.
“This is not the first, second, or even third-time such false news has been spread about our beloved celebrities. These bloggers and content creators are using untimely death rumors to generate traffic and engagements, but this madness must stop.”
Rita Edochie
Rita Edochie shared her personal experience with similar false reports, recalling instances when photos of her movie scenes were used to fabricate death rumors about her and her husband.
She cited an incident during the production of ‘Calabash’, where her character’s on-screen death was misconstrued as real.
“My great husband and I have been victims of these heartbreaking rumors. I recall when bloggers claimed my entire family had died in an accident or when they falsely reported Sir Pete’s death during his trip to the U.S. This is pure madness and needs to stop.”
Rita Edochie
The actress called on society to hold bloggers accountable for their actions, urging a crackdown on those spreading false information.
While acknowledging the benefits of social media in empowering Nigerian youths, she criticized its misuse, saying it has done “more harm than good” in many cases.
Rita implored content creators to focus on ethical practices rather than sensationalism, questioning, “If we all die today, as celebrities, who will you have left to watch?”
