Yul Edochie Faces Backlash for Celebrating Seyi Tinubu’s Birthday
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked controversy online after celebrating Seyi Tinubu’s birthday. The actor took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message for Seyi, the son of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating, “A very happy birthday to my brother and friend, the First Son of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Leader of the youths @seyitinubu. Correct Guy. Wishing you many more beautiful years, brother. May God lead you always.”
However, Edochie’s tribute did not sit well with many netizens, who criticized him for what they perceived as forced friendship. Comments flooded in, with users questioning the authenticity of his connection to Seyi. One commenter, @reallsyka, sarcastically remarked, “You met someone once, took a picture with him, and then boom, he’s your friend and brother? Yul, what type of self put put is this?” suggesting that Edochie was over-exaggerating their relationship.
Others joined in with humorous jabs, with one user, @plutoooojawnsss1, quipping about Yul’s previous relationships, insinuating that he may end up begging to be the second husband of another woman after his past experiences with married men. Another commenter, @winbless, expressed skepticism about Edochie’s intentions, alluding to possible tensions in his marriage with Judy Austin.
Despite the negative reactions, a few comments supported Edochie’s message. @dr_success_john wished Seyi Tinubu well, highlighting the dual nature of public reactions—while some appreciate the gesture, others remain skeptical about the sincerity of such public displays of friendship.
Yul Edochie continues to navigate the complexities of public perception in the wake of his controversial past, as netizens express their opinions on his social media interactions.
