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<h1>Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has revealed that he will be the best president Nigeria ever had.</h1>

<p>Edochie announced in January 2021, that he is going to run for the office of president of Nigeria.</p>

<p>The movie star turned politician made this known via his Twitter page on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.</p>

<p><em>"I will be the best President Nigeria has ever had. YUL EDOCHIE 2023.&nbsp;</em><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/givetheyouthsachance?src=hashtag_click"><em>#givetheyouthsachance</em></a><em>,"</em> he tweeted.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that the movie star will be announcing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-who-just-got-145-votes-in-governorship-election-wants-to-run-for/6xzq3mf">his plans to run for the office of the president of Nigeria.</a></p>

<p>The actor and one-time governorship aspirant in Anambra state first announced his plans to run for the presidency in 2018.</p>

Nigerian actor and politician Yul Edochie [Instagram/YulEdochie]

<p>He later revealed that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-says-he-is-no-longer-interested-in-being-president/4ymdt12">he was no longer going to be contesting</a>&nbsp;for the office of the president.</p>

<p>He was later&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-is-now-ssa-to-the-governor-of-anambra-state-on-creative-and/v5fel3b">appointed as the Senior Special Assistant</a>&nbsp;to the Anambra state governor,&nbsp;<strong>Willly Obiano</strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Creative and Entertainment Media</strong>.</p>

Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie [Instagram/YulEdochie]

Edochie recently announced his plans to run for the office of the president of Nigeria.

Yul Edochie says he'll be the best president Nigeria ever had

<h1>More celebrities have continued to react to their colleagues, reality TV star Ka3na and Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing's tattoo drama on Instagram.</h1>

<p>Nkechi Blessing and Ka3na disowned their fans who got their names tattooed on their body.</p>

<p>Edochie in a tweet shared via his Twitter page on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, said any fan who decided to get a tattoo of their idol must have done it for love.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">For a fan to go as far as tattooing your name on his/her body, that&#39;s love.<br>You&#39;re truly blessed by God to even get that kind of love.<br>You must not give the fan money if you don&#39;t have.<br>Some are not even doing it for your money but for love.<br>Such an act should be appreciated.</p>&mdash; Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) <a href="https://twitter.com/YulEdochie/status/1364672545140727813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"For a fan to go as far as tattooing your name on his/her body, that's love. You're truly blessed by God to even get that kind of love. You must not give the fan money if you don't have. Some are not even doing it for your money but for love. Such an act should be appreciated,"</em> he tweeted.</p>

<p>Former BBNaija housemate, TBoss wasn't calm with her words as she came hard on Ka3na for embarrassing her fan on social media.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/actress-ada-ameh-blasts-bbnaijas-ka3na-for-dismissing-fan-who-tattooed-her-name-on/rx7kkmc">Ada Ameh blasts Ka3na for dismissing fan who tattooed her name on her thigh</a></p>

TBoss slams Ka3na for humiliating a fan who tattooed her name on her thigh.  [Instagram/TBoss]

<p><em>"Darlings be careful when choosing a role model. Know what it is that you are truly looking up to the person for. Be sure that they don't go and mislead you then they end up in heaven and your soul would be damned,"</em> she wrote.</p>

<p><em>"Remember that all that glitters truly ain't always gold. Above all, know the difference between a bosslady and a buslady."</em></p>

Reality TV star Kae3na and Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing [Instagram/OfficialKa3na] [Instagram/NkechiBlessing]

<p>It would be recalled that the reality TV had taken to her social media page where she&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/nollywood-actress-nkechi-blessing-and-bbnaijas-ka3na-disown-fans-who-tattooed-their/lge2wef">disowned the fan who got the tattoo.</a></p>

<p>She also went on to ask celebrities to discourage fans from getting their names tattooed on their body.</p>

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie and reality TV star TBoss [Instagram/YulEdochie] [Instagram/OfficialTBoss]

TBoss slams Ka3na for humiliating a fan who tattooed her name on her thigh.

Yul Edochie and reality TV star TBoss react to Ka3na's tattoo drama on Instagram

<h1>Nigerian movie veteran Pete Edochie has endorsed his son Yul to run for presidency in 2023.</h1>

<p>In a video shared by the younger Edochie via his Instagram and Twitter pages on Thursday, February 11, 2021, the patriarch of the Edochie family&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>"I am not one to involve myself in politics because it does not interest me. But you see not all your children are bound to follow you,"</em> he said.</p>

<p><em>"One of my sons who incidentally is an actor has decided to get involved in politics. People have been bugging my phone asking to endorse my son. They say they like him, he is disciplined, he is sympathetic, he believes a lot in people, we believe he has a chance.''</em></p>

<p><em>''They have bothered me so much that today I am presenting him to you. He has my blessing, he has my endorsement."</em></p>

Pete Edochie endorses his son Yul Edochie to run for the presidency. [Instagram/YulEdochie] [Instagram/PeteEdochie]

<p>Yul announced back in January that he'll be running for the highest office in Nigeria.</p>

In 2017, Yul Edochie ran for the gubernatorial seat of Anambra state

Yul Edochie gets candid on award organizers and nepotism, feminism and his political career in Pulse Interview

Yul Edochie also weighed in on his father, Pete Edochie's viral video [Allure]

Pete Edochie says Yul has his blessings as he plans to runs for the highest office in Nigeria.

Nollywood veteran Pete Edochie endorses son Yul for 2023 presidency

<h1>Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has stated that&nbsp;Nigerians should worry more about how to get out of poverty instead of worrying about the source of people's wealth.</h1>

<p>The actor turned politician made this known via his Twitter page on Friday, February 5, 2021.</p>

<p><em>"Our country will be better if we start worrying about the source of our people's poverty same way we worry about the source of people's wealth," </em>he tweeted.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our country will be better if we start worrying about the source of our people&#39;s poverty same way we worry about the source of people&#39;s wealth.</p>&mdash; Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) <a href="https://twitter.com/YulEdochie/status/1357607508626579456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Edochie is known to be quite vocal about the political and social-economical issues of the country.</p>

<p>Interestingly, he recently announced that he will be running for the office of the president of Nigeria.</p>

<p>However, this is not the first time that the movie star will be announcing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-who-just-got-145-votes-in-governorship-election-wants-to-run-for/6xzq3mf">his plans to run for the office of the president of Nigeria.</a></p>

<p>The actor and one-time governorship aspirant in <strong>Anambra state</strong> first announced his plans to run for the presidency in 2018.</p>

Yul Edochie advises Nigerians on the way towards a better society.

Yul Edochie says Nigeria will be better if we start worrying about source of poverty among its people

<h1>Ugandan politician, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu also known as Bobi Wine has been on the news since he announced his intentions to run for the seat of the president of his country.</h1>

<p>The former music star's bold move against the president of the country, <strong>Yoweri Museveni</strong>, has been greeted with so much support from a lot of people home and abroad.</p>

<p>Interestingly, in Nigeria, a number of celebrities have backed the former reggae dance hall singer turned politician's presidential bid.</p>

<p>Here are some of the celebrities in Nigeria who have gone on social media to support Bobi Wine as he plans to upstage the sitting president, Museveni.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bobi Wine ✊🏾🇺🇬</p>&mdash; BIG FISH 🦈 (@adekunleGOLD) <a href="https://twitter.com/adekunleGOLD/status/1349682558481690628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bobi Wine!🇺🇬</p>&mdash; KOREDAY The Album (@koredebello) <a href="https://twitter.com/koredebello/status/1349820934677528577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m definitely in support of good governance! And Bobi seems like a stand up guy! He’s been fighting for revolution for a minute ! Whoever wins .. I hope it’s will of the pples ❤️🇺🇬 <a href="https://t.co/J8tdbkeyVa">https://t.co/J8tdbkeyVa</a></p>&mdash; Davido (@davido) <a href="https://twitter.com/davido/status/1348975988194095105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s Election Day in Uganda. We wish our Felabration artist <a href="https://twitter.com/HEBobiwine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HEBobiwine</a>   all the best. <br>Felabration supports free fair and peaceful elections. <a href="https://t.co/8tCPjjTmoC">pic.twitter.com/8tCPjjTmoC</a></p>&mdash; Felabration (@FelabrationNG) <a href="https://twitter.com/FelabrationNG/status/1349610409544790017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Davido and his colleagues like Adekunle Gold have all openly supported Bobi Wine in his presidential bid [Instagram/Davido] [Instagram/BobiWine] [Instagram/AdekunleGold]

Here are some of the celebrities in Nigeria who have gone on social media to support Bobi Wine as he plans to unseat the sitting president, Museveni.

Nigerian celebrities supporting Ugandan politician Bobi Wine

<h1>Nollywood actor Yul Edochie says he wants to run for the office of the president of the federal republic of Nigeria.</h1>

<p>The movie star who got only 145 votes during the Anambra governorship elections in 2017, made this known on his birthday Thursday, January 7, 2021.</p>

<p><em>"Happy 39th birthday to me. Last year l asked for wisdom, you gave it to me Lord. This year I ask for your grace oh Lord as I prepare to run for President of Nigeria in 2023,"</em> he wrote.</p>

Yul Edochie wants to run for the office of president of Nigeria for the second time. [Instagram/YulEdochie]

<p><em>"To bring real Peace, Unity &amp; Progress. The youths deserve a chance to fix our Nation. So help us God. Amen!"</em></p>

<p>This is not the first time that the movie star will be announcing <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-who-just-got-145-votes-in-governorship-election-wants-to-run-for/6xzq3mf">his plans to run for the office of the president of Nigeria.</a></p>

<p>He later revealed that <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-says-he-is-no-longer-interested-in-being-president/4ymdt12">he was no longer going to be contesting</a> for the office of the president.</p>

<p>He was later <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-is-now-ssa-to-the-governor-of-anambra-state-on-creative-and/v5fel3b">appointed as the Senior Special Assistant</a> to the Anambra state governor, <strong>Willly Obiano</strong> on <strong>Creative and Entertainment Media</strong>.</p>

Yul Edochie wants to run for the office of president of Nigeria for the second time.

Actor Yul Edochie who got 145 votes in governorship election wants to run for President again

<h1>Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has said his wife never frustrated him when he had no sustainable job.</h1>

<p>The movie star made this known while reacting to a post on Twitter where a young man advised men to only get married when they have a sustainable job.</p>

<p><em>"Until you have a sustainable job, don't marry even if she say she will manage. It's a setup. She will later frustrate you,"</em> the tweet read.</p>

The actor says "Different things work for different people." [Instagram/Instablog9ja]

<p>While reacting to the post, Edochie said his wife managed him despite not having a sustainable job.</p>

<p><em>"I had no sustainable job when I got married. She said she'll manage. She never frustrated me for one day. It's been 16 years of marriage now. We are happy. Different things work for different people," </em>he said.</p>

<p>Edochie and his wife celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary back in October.</p>

Yul Edochie used to be married to May [AKPraise]

The actor says "<em>Different things work for different people."</em>

Yul Edochie says his wife managed and never frustrated him when he had no sustainable job

<h1>Nigerian actor Yul Edochie is speaking out about the increasing cases of rape and sexual harassment in the country.</h1>

<p>In a tweet shared via his Twitter page on Sunday, June 7, 2020, the movie star turned politician said indecent dressing should not be a yardstick for any woman to be raped or sexually harassed.</p>

<p><em>"I do not encourage indecent dressing. But no matter how indecently dressed she is, guy it’s not an invitation for rape,"</em> he tweeted.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I do not encourage indecent dressing.<br>But no matter how indecently dressed she is, guy it’s not an invitation for rape.<br>If you both agreed on pay as you go, you pay, she no wan give you, get ur money back through non-violent means.<br>Do not touch her.<br>There’s no excuse for rape.</p>&mdash; Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) <a href="https://twitter.com/YulEdochie/status/1269641937663000579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"If you both agreed on pay as you go, you pay, she no wan give you, get ur money back through non-violent means. Do not touch her. There’s no excuse for rape."</em></p>

Uwa was killed by some men after she was raped in Benin

<p>The recent conversations about rape on social media was prompted by the brutal killing of a <strong>Uwa Omozuwa</strong>, a university student who was raped while reading in a church.</p>

The actor turned politician joins other well meaning Nigerians as they advocate against rape in the country.

Yul Edochie says indecent dressing is not an invitation to rape

<h1>Yul Edochie says President Muhammadu Buhari should speak to Nigerians from his heart tonight as he plans to address the country over the surge of coronavirus in the country.</h1>

<p>President Muhammadu Buhari is <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/coronavirus-buhari-to-address-nigerians-on-lockdown-8-pm-on-monday/5yrg332">expected to address the country</a> on Monday, April 27, 2020, by 8 PM.</p>

<p>The Nollywood actor made this known via his Twitter page on Monday, April 27, 2020, where he advised the president to speak to the country without reading from a paper.</p>

<p><em>"Dear President&nbsp;@MBuhari drop paper. Don’t read speech today. Speak to Nigerians from your heart,"</em> he tweeted.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear President <a href="https://twitter.com/MBuhari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MBuhari</a> drop paper.<br>Don’t read speech today.<br>Speak to Nigerians from your heart.</p>&mdash; Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) <a href="https://twitter.com/YulEdochie/status/1254779171785420808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>The president will be expected to give Nigerians an update on his government's efforts towards containing the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria.</p>

President Muhammadu Buhari. [Twitter/@BashirAhmaad]

<p>The highlight of the address will revolve around the president's lockdown of Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).</p>

The president will be expected to give Nigerians an update on his government's efforts towards containing the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria. [Instagram/MuhammaduBuhari] [Instagram/YulEdochie]

The president is expected to address the country later tonight.

'Don't read from any paper, speak to Nigerians from your heart' - Yul Edichie advises President Muhammadu Buhari

<h1>Yul Edochie earlier today April 23, 2020, shared with fans on Twitter the time he told his father the plans of dropping out of school, and it got everyone talking.</h1>

<p>According to the actor turned politician, he had informed his father about plans to drop out of school to become a trader.</p>

<p>He went on to share with fans how his father beat him to 'default setting' which made him the successful man he is today.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yul Edochie: &#39;Daddy, I don&#39;t want to go to school anymore, I am tired. I want you to open an electrical shop for me.&#39;<br><br>Pete Edochie:“The death of a lion cannot be announced by a goat”. <a href="https://t.co/E0LJ3x4tqo">pic.twitter.com/E0LJ3x4tqo</a></p>&mdash; The Queen_Carly👑👑 (@CarlyUndisputed) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarlyUndisputed/status/1253264206910173186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You get mind ooo, I can&#39;t even change the channel If Pete edochie is on TV. <a href="https://t.co/rRzdTwY1Rf">https://t.co/rRzdTwY1Rf</a></p>&mdash; FD (@femi_dapson) <a href="https://twitter.com/femi_dapson/status/1253274702325452800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pete Edochie probably flogs like &quot;Do you know why I am flogging you? Because the child that says his father will not sleep *tawai* he too *tawai* shall not *tawai* sleep&quot;<br><br>&quot;Daddy please&quot;<br><br>&quot;The cocoyam *tawai* does not *tawai* grow *tawai* without the permission *tawai* of his...&quot;</p>&mdash; Four-eyed Edo Boy™ (@Alex_Houseof308) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Houseof308/status/1253283976682364928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You get mind o <br>Na Pete Edochie you tell this thing 🙆🏾‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/GQa2pZHcHK">https://t.co/GQa2pZHcHK</a></p>&mdash; ZAHEER! (@iam_YCee) <a href="https://twitter.com/iam_YCee/status/1253265030491131904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yul Edochie said as a boy, he told his father he didn&#39;t wanna go to school anymore...<br><br>I don&#39;t care about the rest of the gist but teenage Yul must have had balls of steel to boldly tell Pete that.<br><br>I can&#39;t even talk to Pete Edochie anyhow from behind my TV screen.</p>&mdash; UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) <a href="https://twitter.com/UgwunnaEjikem/status/1253266514075176964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You told Pete Edochie you didn’t want to go to school again? <br><br>You’ve been brave from time oh <a href="https://t.co/uqNb25Zw7N">https://t.co/uqNb25Zw7N</a></p>&mdash; Obi of Funaland (@Monsiuer_T) <a href="https://twitter.com/Monsiuer_T/status/1253235344008413184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yul Edochie telling Pete Edochie “I’m not going to school “ <br><br>Other siblings: <a href="https://t.co/uGFPMB9f5I">pic.twitter.com/uGFPMB9f5I</a></p>&mdash; Tobi Ositade (@shitadeyfilms) <a href="https://twitter.com/shitadeyfilms/status/1253301184485523456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I don&#39;t know how Yul Edochie did it, he must have been very high before he told Pete Edochie he wouldn&#39;t be going to school.<br><br>The same Pete Edochie I cannot make eye contact with while watching his movie on the TV.</p>&mdash; CryptoBigbrain⚡️🫡 (@the_lopetee) <a href="https://twitter.com/the_lopetee/status/1253280171005743105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tweets here on Pete Edochie and Yul Edochie will make you laugh and forget your sorrows Aswear 🤣🤣</p>&mdash; Abdulkhabir (@mr_yolak) <a href="https://twitter.com/mr_yolak/status/1253285493208494081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Since sharing his experience on Twitter, the reaction from fans, followers, and even celebrities have been massive.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">✭ do you understand the courage, mind, effrontery, the ambition, the critical thinking, empathy and sympathy it’ll take for you to stand  in front of Pete Edochie and say to him you want to drop out? Lmfaooo? The gods must be shaking! Ah <a href="https://t.co/WuGvvieADg">https://t.co/WuGvvieADg</a></p>&mdash; JustinUg (@JustinUg_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinUg_/status/1253262321092366337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When you tell Pete Edochie that you want to drop out of school <a href="https://t.co/7Ajahk09R4">pic.twitter.com/7Ajahk09R4</a></p>&mdash; MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mbahdeyforyou/status/1253305175537848321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>For many, they wonder how he was able to approach Pete Edochie, a highly respected and fierce-looking man.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yul Edochie : &quot; Daddy I don&#39;t want to go to school anymore,i want to sell electronics instead&quot;<br><br>Pete Edochie : &quot; There is a saying that what is dead may never die but unfortunately you&#39;re not dead!!  I will kiiiillllllll you with my bare haaannnds&quot; 😂😂 <a href="https://t.co/UuUlkBgRI4">pic.twitter.com/UuUlkBgRI4</a></p>&mdash; Nwabueze Ònye Dot Snr, MPH 👑 (@Dukeofmbaise) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dukeofmbaise/status/1253275992266866688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yul Edochie in JS2: daddy I don’t want to go to school anymore, open electrical shop for me.<br><br>Pete Edochie: invites Yul to his room, locks door &amp; pulled out his belt...<a href="https://t.co/DvfteQatb4">https://t.co/DvfteQatb4</a></p>&mdash; MB. (@TheMistabolu) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMistabolu/status/1253274936074002432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pete Edochie before the beating<br><br>Son you must have known that he who dance Surugede should be fully aware that Surugede is the dance of the spirit. <a href="https://t.co/Xmnirm3nsZ">https://t.co/Xmnirm3nsZ</a></p>&mdash; Ebuka Moonlight 🇬🇭🇳🇬 (@Ecollins10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ecollins10/status/1253251178391011329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yul Edochie: Daddy I don&#39;t want to go to School <br><br>Pete Edochie: But you will go to School Son <a href="https://t.co/9d2NIjFwdG">https://t.co/9d2NIjFwdG</a></p>&mdash; Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialNewNig/status/1253274379468840960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pete Edochie after Yul Edochie said he wants to dropout of school. <a href="https://t.co/SAKT5OjAn7">pic.twitter.com/SAKT5OjAn7</a></p>&mdash; Rotimi. (@Olowo_Rotimi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olowo_Rotimi/status/1253277686195257350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">See this man went to tell Pete Edochie that he doesn’t want to go to school. Not RMD o, Papa Okonkwo! Pete Edochie wey kill Ikemefuna? 😳😳 <a href="https://t.co/CPSMfdqTeU">https://t.co/CPSMfdqTeU</a></p>&mdash; Ayò-Bánkólé Akíntújoyè (@AyoBankole) <a href="https://twitter.com/AyoBankole/status/1253310455571009537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pete Edochie&#39;s son and you didn&#39;t want to go to school? <br><br>Which movie rehearsals were you doing like that? <a href="https://t.co/9TksOY1qt9">pic.twitter.com/9TksOY1qt9</a></p>&mdash; Raymond (@IamTheIroko) <a href="https://twitter.com/IamTheIroko/status/1253241568485683200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">😂 you know what the Bible says? <br>Foolishness is in the heart of a child. But the rod 🔌 drives it out. <br>Man like Pete Edochie! 💪🏽 <a href="https://t.co/FsWtb2mghk">https://t.co/FsWtb2mghk</a></p>&mdash; Rennie (@freakybaebae) <a href="https://twitter.com/freakybaebae/status/1253256484848390144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yul Edochie: Dad I Don&#39;t Want to go to school anymore.<br><br>Pete Edochie😧: When the house-rat starts calling itself bushmeat because it is getting fat, it has started passing its boundary...Oya Come here <a href="https://t.co/0ruCtE8wQl">pic.twitter.com/0ruCtE8wQl</a></p>&mdash; Rāfaël Dé Nirø 🍁 (@ricchrvlph) <a href="https://twitter.com/ricchrvlph/status/1253296449628094465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Here is how Twitter is reacting to Yul Edochie now-famous tweet.</p>

For many, they wondered how he was able to approach Pete Edochie, a highly respected and fierce-looking man. [Instagram/YulEdochie] [Instagram/PeteEdochie]

Here is how Twitter is reacting to Yul Edochie's now-famous tweet.

Twitter is wilding out after Yul Edochie recounts time he told his father Pete Edochie he wanted to drop out of school

<h1>Yul Edochie has shared one of his not so nice experiences with his father, Nollywood icon, Pete Edochie, during his childhood.</h1>

<p>Yul Edochie is the last child of movie veteran, Pete Edochie.</p>

<p>Edochie took to his Twitter page on Thursday, April 23, 2020, where he shared his experience with his father after he told him he was no longer interested in going to school.</p>

<p>According to the actor, when he was in secondary school, he had plans to drop out to become a trader and it didn't sit well with his father.</p>

<p><em>"In JS2, I told my father I didn't want to go to school anymore, he should open electrical shop for me. He said ok. He invited me to his room, locked the door &amp; pulled out his belt. He gave me a beating that reset my brain to factory setting. Look at me today. Thank you Dad!"</em> he tweeted.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In JS2, I told my father I didn&#39;t want to go to school anymore, he should open electrical shop for me.<br>He said ok.<br>He Invited me to his room, locked the door &amp; pulled out his belt.<br>He gave me a beating that reset my brain to factory setting.<br>Look at me today.<br>Thank you Dad!</p>&mdash; Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) <a href="https://twitter.com/YulEdochie/status/1253224874233024513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Edochie's post is coming on the heels of a video that has gone viral on social media where a father scolded his son over his poor results despite the huge amount of money invested in his education.</p>

<p>Since the video dropped on social media, various people shared their opinions and personal experiences with their parents while growing up.&nbsp;</p>

According to him, the discipline he got from his father made him stay in school and become a responsible person.

Yul Edochie recounts time his father beat him mercilessly over plans to drop out of school to become a trader

<h1>Coming from an influential background can be a huge boost for anyone irrespective of the career path one decides to take.</h1>

<p>For some of your favourite Nigerian celebrities, they weren't only born into these privileges but to parents who helped groom or finance their crafts. We've seen these guys gone on to create a whole different brand entirely from that of their parents.</p>

<p>Today we will be looking at some celebrities who have famous parents. These celebs have either ended up continuing the legacies of their parents or better still created something of their own. </p>

<p>Here are five of some of your favourite celebrities with famous parents.</p>

<p><strong>1. Dare Art Alade</strong></p>

Dare Art Alade is unarguably one of the best vocalists to have come out of Nigeria. [Instagram/DareyDarey]

<p>Dare Art Alade is unarguably one of the best vocalists to have come out of Nigeria. Writing about Alade's musical prowess might take hours to put together. Since 2004 after he stepped on the stage of the first edition of <strong>Project Fame Academy</strong>, there has been no slowing down for the music star.</p>

Art Alade was a Nigerian television personality and producer who was the host of The Bar Beach Show a weekly variety show on NBC-TV that aired during the 1970s. [YabaLeftOnline]

<p>Dare Art Alade is the son of Nigeria's famous entertainer,&nbsp;Art Alade. He was a Nigerian television personality and producer who was the host of <strong>The Bar Beach Show</strong> a weekly variety show on <strong>NBC-TV </strong>that aired during the 1970s.&nbsp;</p>

Dare Art Alade is the son of Nigeria's famous entertainer, Art Alade [Instagram/DareyDarey]

<p>These days when Dare isn't hosting major events in the country, he is co-running a very big event and advertising company which has in the last decade managed some big events in the country like that of Cardi B's concert.</p>

<p><strong>2. Clarence Peters</strong></p>

One Interesting fact about Clarence Peters is the fact that both his parents are very very popular in Nigeria. [NewsExpressNigeria]

<p>One Interesting fact about Clarence Peters is that both his parents are very popular in Nigeria. Peters' father is the famous fuji music icon, <strong>Sir Shina Peters</strong> while is mum is the veteran <strong>Nollywood </strong>actress <strong>Clarion Chukwura</strong>.</p>

Clarence Peters' father is the famous fuji music icon, Sir Shina Peters while is mum is the veteran Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwura. [HowNigeriaNews]

<p>Born into a family of not just wealth and affluence but a name that can open doors, Clarence was indeed opened to windows of many opportunities. It is no news that Clarance is one of the biggest video directors in Nigeria.</p>

It is no news that Clarance is one of the biggest video directors in Nigeria. [TheSheetsNg]

<p>If you describe him as the best and most influential in the video directing world, we don't think you'd be challenged. He has over a hundred video productions to his credit and still counting.&nbsp;</p>

Unlike most of the guys on this list, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz' family background has nothing to do with the entertainment industry. [Instagram/FalzTheBadtGuy]

<p>Unlike most of the guys on this list, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz' family background has nothing to do with the entertainment industry. However, his father, <strong>Femi Falana (SAN)</strong> can be described as one of the most influential and popular lawyers in Nigeria.</p>

However, his father, Femi Falana (SAN) can be described as one of the most influential and popular lawyers in Nigeria. [GlobalExecellence]

<p>Falana is even more popular than some of your favourite celebs. It is no surprise that Falz has a degree in law. Yes, guys, just in case you didn't know, Falz is a <strong>University of Reading</strong> trained lawyer.</p>

Since his emergence in the music industry a few years ago, his career has grown leaps and bounds. He has become not only famous but one of the most featured singers in the country. [Instagram/FalzTheBadtGuy]

<p>Since his emergence in the music industry a few years ago, his career has grown leaps and bounds. He has become not only famous but one of the most featured singers in the country. He has four albums to his shelf and several awards to crown all the hard work.</p>

<p>Yul Edochie's surname sells him out already as it only reminds you of the Nollywood veteran, <strong>Pete Edochie</strong>. The thirty-eight-year-old actor is the last child of Edochie's six children. Since his sojourn in Nollywood more than a decade ago, he has had a very interesting and successful career.</p>

The thirty-eight-year-old actor is the last child of Pete Edochie's six children. Since his sojourn in Nollywood more than a decade ago, he has had a very interesting and promising career. [Allure]

<p>A lot of people might believe that his father had a huge influence in his career but like the saying goes <em>'You can only take the Carmel to the river but can't force it to drink water.'</em> Yul's talent has been the reason behind his success.</p>

Yul has tried his hand in politics on several occasions.

Yul Edochie has however dumped his presidential bid dreams

<p>Let's not forget about his husky voice which has won him more female fans. Yul has tried his hand in politics on several occasions. Even though he hasn't succeeded in that area, he was once appointed the <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/yul-edochie-actor-now-ssa-to-governor-of-anambra-state-on-creative-media/txswxmp">Senior Special Assistant to the Anambra state governor</a>.</p>

Sydney Esiri also known as Dr Sid fits into any list because of his vast talent, career path, success and family history.. [Instagram/IamDrSid]

<p><strong>Sydney Esiri</strong> also known as Dr Sid fits into any list because of his vast talent, career path, success and family history. First of all, he is the son of the late Nollywood icon, <strong>Justice Esiri</strong>. Surprised? For a lot of people, this is common knowledge but we know this might be the first time several people might be getting know about this piece of information.</p>

First of all, he is the son of the late Nollywood icon, Justice Esiri.  [ModernGhana]

<p>Esiri was one of the biggest movie stars of his time. He came into prominence for his role in popular <strong>Nigerian Television Authority</strong> TV-series <strong>The Village Headmaster</strong> and the film adaptation of <strong>Chinua Achebe</strong>'s book <strong>Things Fall Apart</strong>.</p>

The Mo' Hits Crew of Dr. Sid, D'Banj, Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, K-Switch, and D'Prince. (Jaguda)

<p>Dr Sid is also a trained Dentist. He signed to <strong>Don Jazzy</strong>'s <strong>Mo' Hits </strong>record label in 2003. He was part of the critically acclaimed '<strong>Curriculum Vitae (CV)</strong>' album&nbsp;which was released in December 2007.&nbsp;</p>

These celebs have either ended up continuing the legacies of their parents or better still created something out of their dynasty's box. [Instagram/FalzTheBadtGuy] [Instagram/DareArtAlade]

Here are five of some of your favourite celebrities with parents who aren't only famous but have influenced their career paths.

Pulse List: 5 celebrities you didn't know have famous parents

<h1>Yul Edochie has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to provide an economic relief package for Nigerians to help cushion the effects of coronavirus.</h1>

<p>President Buhari had shutdown three states in the country over the slow increase of coronavirus cases.</p>

<p>In a series of tweets shared via his Twitter page on Sunday, March 29, 2020, the actor pleaded with the president to come to the help of Nigerians.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear President <a href="https://twitter.com/MBuhari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MBuhari</a> <br>Pls provide an economic relief package for Nigerians, even if it&#39;s 50k each, it will go a long way.<br>People are hungry, locked down with no money, begging left, right &amp; centre.<br>With the situation like this, it&#39;ll be difficult to keep people at home.</p>&mdash; Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) <a href="https://twitter.com/YulEdochie/status/1244360637838512133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"Dear President @MBuhari Pls provide an economic relief package for Nigerians, even if it's 50k each, it will go a long way. People are hungry, locked down with no money, begging left, right &amp; center. With a situation like this, it'll be difficult to keep people at home,"</em> he tweeted.</p>

<p>Edochie's tweets are coming barely 24 hours after the President had addressed the nation in a broadcast.</p>

The movie star turned politician says this amount  will help cushion the effects of the stay at home order. [Instagram/YulEdochie]

<p>In his broadcast, Buhari announced that Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states will be shut down for two weeks to help track the increase of the virus.</p>

<p>Nigeria has now <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/coronavirus-rises-to-111-as-ncdc-confirms-14-new-cases-in-lagos-and-abuja/l969tct">recorded 111 cases of coronavirus</a> as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)&nbsp;</p>

The movie star turned politician says this money will help cushion the effects of the stay at home order.

'Please provide an economic relief package for Nigerians, even if it's 50k each' - Yul Edochie appeals to President Buhari

Precious 'Mamazeus' Nwogu

<h1>A decade and a half and over 100 movies unarguably solidify Yul Edochie’s stand as one of the most respected actors in the Nigerian film industry.</h1>

<p>In 2017, he announced his intention to run for political office and while things didn’t go according to plan, Edochie has continued to embrace the idea of serving the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor was recently a guest on <strong>Pulse One on One</strong> where he got candid about his views on the Nollywood’s Home Video and Cinema film industries (a distinction we coined in the course of our interview), his political and acting careers, family plus his newly discovered love for Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

Yul Edochie talks Nollywood industry, political career in Pulse interview [Pulse]

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