Pete Edochie Breaks Silence, Celebrates His Son Yul at 43, People React: “Despite All the Disgrace”

• Celebrated actor Pete Edochie has also broken his silence as he celebrated his son Yul's 43rd birthday
• The Nollywood veteran posted a picture of the celebrant with a short message and also tagged his son
• Edochie's birthday post to his son stirred many reactions, including Yul's second wife, Judy Austin

Veteran actor Pete Edochie joined family, colleagues, and fans on January 7, 2025, to celebrate his son Yul Edochie's 43rd birthday.

The Nollywood icon shared a picture of the celebrant dressed in traditional attire and also penned a short message in the caption.

"Happy birthday Son @yuledochie," Pete Edochie wrote, including a heart emoji in the caption.

Pete Edochie's message to Yul Edochie comes amid the criticism that trailed the actor's older brother, Linc's birthday post to him.

Legit.ng previously reported that some netizens accused Linc of taunting Yul because of the picture he used to celebrate his brother.

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In addition to his family, Yul's second wife, actress Judy Austin, also penned a heartwarming message to her man on the day.

See Pete Edochie's birthday message to Yul Edochie on his 43rd birthday below:

Reactions as Pete Edochie celebrates Yul

Some netizens, reacting to veteran actor Pete Edochie's post, disagreed with him for referring to Yul as his son.

This is owing to the fact that the birthday celebrant has been repeatedly dragged online after marrying his second wife Judy, with many throwing their weight behind his estranged first wife, May Edochie.

Legit.ng has compiled some comments below:

blessedsam3 said:

"This one no be son abeg."

missabdhi254 remarked:

"Happy birthday to you sir yul, more years with blessings and joy."

abdomiloose wrote:

"Happy Birthday to ur son and we Nigerians pray that he received sense to live the rest of his life in Jesus name and in whatever anything name he believes Amen."

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"A born lion that chose to be a goat. Happy birthday anyways."

richardmarkso:

"Happy birthday, him despite all the disgrace he put upon his family 😍 Hbd Yul wishing understanding and wisdom."

ankarafabrics_enugu:

"When the Son of a lion starts acting like a goat. He needs every validation to stay relevant. Anything that makes a man emphasize that l am a man in this house then know his manhood is questionable. Papa Edochie never celebrates any of his children on his page."

pitakwa1 commented:

"Happy birthday to one of the best actors in Africa."

Yul Edochie praises himself

Legit.ng also reported that Yul made headlines as he hailed himself for the umpteenth time.

The actor shared why he considers himself the best actor in Africa, sparking criticism online.

Some netizens responded to Yul Edochie's claim by linking it to the issues of his marriage to May.

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Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng