Yul Edochie Faces Backlash Over Video with Pete Edochie

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie is under fire for a video he posted on his Instagram page featuring his father, the legendary actor Pete Edochie. The video was shared on September 1, 2026, after Yul had been absent from social media for several days.

In the clip, Yul, who is the husband of Judy Austin, is seen scratching his head and then pulling out a chair for his father to sit down. He included a caption expressing admiration for Pete Edochie.

However, the post was met with significant criticism, as many followers accused Yul of exploiting his father's esteemed name and image to rehabilitate his own public image, which has suffered due to various controversies. The comments section quickly filled with negative reactions from Nigerians who were skeptical of Yul's intentions.