Finally, Yul Edochie Earns His Stripes From His Father 

By Akeem Busari

Nollywood actor and movie director Yul Edochie is very happy that his father, the legendary Pete Edochie has finally given him kudos after many years of directing.

Yul Edochie who started acting  immediately after he graduated from the University Of Port Harcourt, disclosed that his father encouraged him to focus more on acting, when he started out as a director. influenced him to adopt acting even when he started as a director.

Many years after his foray into Nollywood, Yul Edochie revealed that he has finally received accolades and validation from his father.

An elated Yul, said, “The high point of my career. Getting an endorsement from the man who gave birth to me. The Legend and biggest name in Nollywood Chief Pete Edochie.

“In 2005, fresh out of the Theatre Arts Department, University of Port Harcourt. I directed my first movie which starred Chief Pete Edochie. After the money, my father said I tried though, but it would be best if I go fully into acting. learn more as an actor before coming back to directing. I agreed.

“As a man who loves challenges, I took it upon myself to make a mark in Nollywood as an actor. So I went into acting fully and established myself as one of the greatest actors in Africa.

“In 2023, I directed my father again in the movie THE GODFATHER and I blew him away with my artistic prowess and leadership skills. He finally gave me my accolades. I earned it”.