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  • Nollywood actor berates Yul Edochie as a Christian over 2nd wife

    Nollywood actor berates Yul Edochie as a Christian over 2nd wife

    Nollywood Actor, Uche Maduagwu has berated his colleague and 2023 presidential aspirant, Yul Edochie, for marrying two wives as a Christian, querying “are you still a Christian?”

    This followed as Yul, on Wednesday, introduced his son from a second wife, Judy Austin, who also is a Nollywood actress.

    According to Uche, the 2023 presidential aspirant should first build his home before talking about becoming a president.

    Yul has made his political ambition known for a long time and most youths had supported him, following calls for a youth president in Nigeria.

    Uche noted that it seems there is trouble in Yul’s family, stressing that he just “made it public that he was cheating on his wife”.

    In his statement, Uche pointed out that it is an abomination for a Christian to take two wives and the news broke him.

    Maduagwu further added that Yul’s first wife, May has a right to take him to court except he has turned into a Muslin or traditionalist.

    He then advised his colleague to build his home before he dreams of becoming president.

    He stated: “OMG THIS MADE ME CRY LIKE IKEBE FC AMBASSADORS, BROS, ARE YOU STILL A CHRISTIAN OR YOU DON TURN TRADITIONALIST OR MUSLIM, BECAUSE THERE IS NO WHERE FOR CHRISTIANITY WEY MAN DEY MARRY TWO WIVES, SO IF THE RUMOR IS TRUE YOUR LEGITIMATE WIFE FIT CARRY YOU GO ILE EJO.”

  • [Photos] After 15yrs of marriage with wife, Yul Edochie introduces another son from his colleague

    [Photos] After 15yrs of marriage with wife, Yul Edochie introduces another son from his colleague

    After celebrating 15 years of marital bliss with May Edochie two years ago, Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has introduced his second wife, Judy Austin, son to the world, saying “I love him so much.”

    Yul had earlier confirmed the rumour making rounds that he allegedly got his colleague, Judy Austin pregnant.

    Though married to May Edochie with 4 lovely kids (3 boys and a girl), the movie producer and director welcomed a bouncing baby with his colleague turned baby mama, Judith Austin in 2021.

    Yul Edochie’s second wife, Judy Austin

    The actor made the announcement on his Instagram page on Wednesday, where he shared pictures of himself and his son.

    He added that he loves the child as much as he loved his older four children, which he shared with his first wife, May.

    Edochie wrote, “It’s time for the world to meet my son. His name is STAR DIKE MUNACHIMSO YUL-EDOCHIE. Born by my second wife, Judy Austin. And I love him so much, just as much as I love my other children.”

    What you need to know about Judy Austin:

    The actress, whose real name is Muoghalu Uchechukwu Judith is from Umuoji, Idemilli North, Anambra State.

    She started acting in 2013 after she met Sylvester Mmadu, who is also an actor and a director.

    Judy Austin shot her first movie, Native Girl in 2018 with the help of Yul Edochie and we believe that was where their relationship started.

    Her most memorable moment as an actress was shooting Native Girl.

    “Working with director Yul is not a joke my sister,” she had said.

    Second was a movie called (Orombo) where she acted as a tomboy. She had to learn how to ride a bicycle on set and still shot the same film with it.

    Judy Austin loves to speak Igbo and promote the Igbo language and cultural values.

    May Edochie’s reaction:

    In a swift reaction to his post, May Edochie expressed her pains and disappointment, she wrote,

    “MAY GOD JUDGE YOU BOTH”.

     

    Her comment led to lots of other celebrities consoling her over the heartbreak.

    Yul Edochie and Judy Austin have been a pair for a while now, as he always directs movies she produces.

  • I can afford to send my kids abroad but they’ll study in Nigeria – Yul Edochie

    I can afford to send my kids abroad but they’ll study in Nigeria – Yul Edochie

    Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has shared his view about not allowing his kids to study abroad.

    On his verified Twitter page, the father-of-four noted that his children would study in Nigeria due to his love for the country.

    He added that for one to be able to build the country, such a person must love the country.

    According to the actor, he’d only send his child abroad to school if an American actor would bring his kids to school in Nigeria.

    Edochie tweeted, “Show me an American actor whose child is schooling in Nigeria and I’ll send my daughter abroad to study. That’s what I told my wife.

    “I can afford to send my kids abroad to study. God has blessed my hard work. But no, they’ll all study here. To build Nigeria, we must love Nigeria.”

    This comes shortly after the House of Representatives rejected a bill seeking to regulate how children of public officers enroll in schools outside the shores of Nigeria.

    The bill had faced stiff opposition at the second reading on Thursday.

    It was the second time within four years that the lawmakers would reject the bill sponsored by a member of the House, Sergius Ogun.

  • Nollywood gave your actors lead roles — Yul Edochie fires back at Shatta Wale

    Nollywood gave your actors lead roles — Yul Edochie fires back at Shatta Wale

    Yul Edochie has interfered in the Shatta Wale saga about Nigeria’s music industry.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Shatta earlier threw a jab at Nigerian singers who he said failed to reciprocate the support they got from Ghana.

    The dancehall singer had, during his recent sold-out concert, said he didn’t need Nigerian allies to hit big.

    Shatta further described Ghana as “heaven” and a “gateway” for Nigerian singers.

    His rants have since stirred up a wave of condemnatory comments from Nigerian entertainers.

    On Monday, Edochie took to Instagram to write a post where he expressed disappointment at Shatta’s actions.

    He also urged the Ghanaian singer to apologise to Nigerian musicians.

    “I remember when Nigerian movie producers were giving all the lead roles to Ghanaian actors a few years back, no Nigerian ever came out to say ‘f**k Ghanaian actors’,” Edochie said.

    “I have lots of fans from Ghana who send me goodwill messages daily, inviting me to Ghana and I appreciate all of them. I’m a fan of your music. Your track with Beyonce is always on repeat in my car.

    “No matter what is pissing you off, a man like you with a large fan base should be using it to promote peace and unity among Africans and the rest of the world. You should apologise for such a statement.”

     

  • Yul Edochie asks Atiku to support Presidential ambition

    Yul Edochie asks Atiku to support Presidential ambition

    Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, on Wednesday shocked many of his fans when he revealed that he resigned from his government appointment to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2019.

    In his post, Edochie said that he supported Atiku because he wanted a positive turn around for Nigeria.

    Edochie wrote, “In 2019, I supported Atiku for President. I did it with my full chest, proudly.

    “I didn’t do it for money. I was not paid to do it. May God punish me if I lie.

    “I even resigned from my Government appointment then so I could give Atiku my full support without any hindrance.

    “I did it because I want a positive turn around in our country. I ‘atikulated’ social media. I ‘atikulated’ the whole of Anambra State. I ‘atikulated’ all Nigerian youths who believed in me to stand with Atiku.Unfortunately, it turned out the way it did.”

    Despite Edochie’s support for Atiku, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress emerged as the winner of the election.

    In the forthcoming 2023 election, Edochie had said that he wished to run for Presidency and in his post, asked Atiku for support.

    Edochie said, “This time around, it’s the turn of the South East to produce the next President. And I have declared my interest to run for President of Nigeria, 2023.

    “I hope Atiku will support me the way I supported him. God bless our great country Nigeria.”

     

  • Everything is now being judged by social media appearance -Yul Edochie laments

    Everything is now being judged by social media appearance -Yul Edochie laments

    Actor, Yul Edochie has lamented over the way social media is presently being used in Nigeria.

    Edochie who loves to comment on trending social media issues took to his instagram page on Tuesday, 30th of November to pour his mind.

    The outspoken actor wrote: ”Husband and wife get issue, they bring it to social media to settle. Everybody wants to look successful on social media rather than being successful in real life. Everything is now being judged by social media appearance. We have to watch it, social media will consume us if we are not careful”, he wrote in parts

     

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Yul Edochie had said his father, Pete Edochie made them tough.

    Accoridng to him: “Those days as kids, when we had malaria, my mum could spend so long petting and begging you to take your Nivaquine drugs which were very bitter then.

    “When that style no work, she’ll now send someone to go call Popsi.

    “Omo, once my Dad comes into the room, standing at the door staring at you with his mean face and his belt in hand, bros you go rush your drugs instantly and be happy after taking them.

    “And once he’s around, you must take your drugs with water, no matter how bitter it is,. No drink for you, just water.

    “Popsi was strict to a fault. Him no get time to pet you oo. No nonsense man. Those days we dey fear am. Now I appreciate him so much.

    “He made us tough. Ebubedike 1 of Africa @peteedochie. I love this man. My man forever.”

     

  • Pete Edochie made us tough- Yul Edochie

    Pete Edochie made us tough- Yul Edochie

    Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has praised his father and veteran colleague, Pete, for how he disciplined them growing up.

    Sharing a picture of his father on Instagram, Yul stated that his father made him and his siblings tough, due to his strictness.

    The actor narrated an episode where his father’s presence forced them to take drugs as kids.

    Yul wrote, “Those days as kids, when we had malaria, my mum could spend so long petting and begging you to take your Nivaquine drugs which were very bitter then.

    “When that style no work, she’ll now send someone to go call Popsi.

    “Omo, once my Dad comes into the room, standing at the door staring at you with his mean face and his belt in hand, bros you go rush your drugs instantly and be happy after taking them.

    “And once he’s around, you must take your drugs with water, no matter how bitter it is,. No drink for you, just water.

    “Popsi was strict to a fault. Him no get time to pet you oo. No nonsense man. Those days we dey fear am. Now I appreciate him so much.

    “He made us tough. Ebubedike 1 of Africa @peteedochie. I love this man. My man forever.” (sic)

    Yul had earlier opened up on his intentions to run for President in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, and his father has drummed up support for him.

     

  • How I almost deleted my father’s name to achieve personal fame, wealth – Yul Edochie

    How I almost deleted my father’s name to achieve personal fame, wealth – Yul Edochie

    Nollywood star, Yul Edochie has explained how hunger for personal fame made him to almost drop his surname, Edochie at the inception of his career.

    He also said he is no longer known just as Pete Edochie’s son because of the success he has so far achieved in his career.

    Yul, who made the disclosure at the Life Continental Beer’s socio-cultural discourse with the theme, “Bringing Home the Glory: A toast to Progress and Success” in Enugu, said he attended several auditions from Enugu to Lagos without success at the early stages of his career.

    “I got admission into the University of Port Harcourt in 1998. By that time, my father was already big in the industry. I had options of studying any other course and grow under his wings. But first, I decided to study Theatre Arts. I graduated in 2003 and did my National Youth Service Corps in 2004/2005. From then, I started hustling and my journey started from here in Enugu. There were times I would board night bus from Enugu to Lagos just to attend some auditions that didn’t work. They would not choose me and I would come back. But I was happy that I was chosen for those auditions despite not making it to locations.

    “I knew my father had made a name for himself. But I said I would not ride under his wings. I would make my own name. So, I gave myself time.

    “At a time, I even said I was going to change my name and that I was going to remove the Edochie. I wanted to take it out, so that people would see me as Yul, graduate of Theatre Arts, who wanted to make a name for himself. I started from the scratch.

    “I gave myself 10 years to see where I would be. (I told myself) That this man (Pete) has made his name, I need to make my own name too. By the special grace of God, I think I have done that. Sixteen years after, I’m no longer known as Pete Edochie’s son. I’m known as Yul Edochie. I excelled and still excelling in Nollywood.

    “In 2017, I decided to run for governor of Anambra State at the age of 35. I didn’t win. But it’s all about starting. I have started. In 2021, I declared my intention to run for president of Nigeria in 2023.

    “I’m not here to campaign. I’m here to talk about the hard work of Ndigbo, the consistency and progress. That’s what ‘Life is’ is stands for.”

    Yul’s father and one of Nigerian’s most celebrated veteran thespians, Pete Edochie, who also featured in the TVC said, “I am delighted to be a part of this era defining celebration of the East by Life Beer. No matter who we are and how far from home we travel in our respective quest to attain success, the greatest reward can be found in coming back home to celebrate your wins and pave the way for others to also achieve progress and success.”

  • I only do money rituals in movies— Yul Edochie

    I only do money rituals in movies— Yul Edochie

    Popular Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has called out fans asking him how they can do money rituals.

    Edochie popular for starring in roles involving money rituals.in a Facebook post on Sunday said such character is only valid in movies and is aimed at entertaining people.

    “Some people are sending me messages begging me to show them where they can do money rituals. Come on now guys, come on. Na film I dey act,” he wrote in a mixture of English and Pidgin.

    “Just like American action films where one man will defeat a whole city of bad guys. Na storyline be that, e no dey happen. Is it now a crime to be a good actor? Make I no chop??? Na wa for una oo.”

    In 2015, Edochie opened a film academy in Lagos. He launched the academy as a result of the decline in quality and professionalism of upcoming Nigerian actors and actresses. The academy as stated by him is supposed to train the next generation of Nollywood actors and actresses. A duty which he intends to do personally. The academy gives talented people the opportunity to be introduced to the Nigerian Film Industry.

    On the 14 July 2017, Edochie declared his intention run for Governor of Anambra State.This declaration was made in anticipation of a Not Too Young To Run Bill passed by the senate of the federal government of Nigeria.The declaration was however made official on the 22nd of August 2017, when he picked up the nomination form of the political party “Democratic Peoples Congress”and was eventually the flag bearer and gubernatorial candidate of the party to run for governor of Anambra State.

  • Leaving Nigeria is not the answer-Yul Edochie

    Leaving Nigeria is not the answer-Yul Edochie

    Actor, Yul Edochie has reacted to the remarks by Pastor Paul Adefarasin, saying that running away from Nigeria was not the solution.

    Adefarasin, senior pastor of House on the Rock Church, had on Sunday advised his congregation to have a “plan B” in case there is need to leave the country in the wake of insecurity.

    Edochie in a post shared across social media platforms on Tuesday said he would not leave his fatherland.

    “Jakpa is not the answer. Yes, no one wants to lose his life but truth is, we’ll all die someday, all of us. So what’s the point of running? I’m a man sent by God to liberate his people. I will not run from my fatherland. We must get it right. My plan B is ‘NO LEAVE NO TRANSFER,’” he wrote.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that back in February, Pete Edochie endorsed, Yul, his son, for the 2023 presidential race.

    Yul broke the news in a video shared on his social media page.

    “My Father Chief Pete Edochie endorses my 2023 Presidential ambition… God Almighty, take absolute control,” he captioned the post.

    In the less than 3-minute footage, Pete disclosed that the endorsement follows ceaseless pleas from young people asking him to openly back his son’s bid for the country’s highest political office.

    He said while he is not interested in politics, he would not hold back his support for Yul who has decided to delve into it.

    “My values are very strong. I have my own children and they are very strong in that regard too. I am not one to be involved in politics. But you see, not all your children are bound to follow you,” he said.

    “One of my sons, who incidentally is an actor, has decided that he wants to be a politician. Most of the youngsters have been bugging my phone asking me to endorse my son that they want him as president and l get amused. But they keep insisting daddy, we want Yul to be the president of this country.

     

    “We like him. He is disciplined, sympathetic, he believes a lot in people. They have bothered me so much that today, I’m hereby present him to you. He has my blessing. He has my endorsement.

    “Any day he decides to veer off from the discipline under which he was raised, l will withdraw him from the race. It shall be well with you son. Since it has been your ambition to go into politics and the desire to run for the presidency of this country, may the good Lord assist you, protect and direct you.”