By now, you’d think the Edochie family saga would have calmed down. But somehow, the drama just keeps evolving like a soap opera with no final episode in sight.
It all began in April 2022 when Nollywood actor Yul Edochie shocked Nigerians by announcing the birth of his son with colleague Judy Austin, whom he also introduced, just like that, as his second wife. Social media was in chaos. Many thought it was a publicity stunt. Others believed it was a midlife crisis unfolding online. But one thing was clear: Yul had no idea the storm he was stirring.
His first wife, May Edochie, whom he had praised for years as his “undisputed number one,” was blindsided. Not long after, she unfollowed him and quietly began the process of separation and eventual divorce. But then came a tragic twist—their first son, Kambilichukwu, passed away suddenly in early 2023. Till this day, fans and followers are still reeling from that devastating loss.
While many assumed Yul would step back, reflect, and attempt to mend what he had broken, the opposite happened. He doubled down. From dancing TikToks with Judy to bizarre Facebook videos, to openly shading his estranged wife and even taking down all traces of his once-beloved children with May, Yul seemed determined to erase his past and rebuild a new image with Judy. But it wasn’t landing. At all.
Instead of applause, he’s been getting daily doses of online dragging. Enter MayNation, the loyal fanbase of May Edochie, who have made it their mission to defend her, protect her peace, and call out every single jab from Yul and Judy, and anyone else.
But just when things seemed to be simmering down in 2025, a fresh fire was lit. Yinka, the fiancée of Linc Edochie (Yul’s older brother), waded into the mess, and not in a neutral way. She reportedly called out May online, accusing her of playing victim and manipulating public sympathy. That didn’t sit well with MayNation one bit.
Mind you, May has never publicly attacked any member of the Edochie clan, choosing instead to speak in quotes, calm posts, and brand collaborations. But Yinka’s comments cracked open what looked like a family pact to stay out of it, and now, the dirty laundry is flying everywhere.
What exactly is going on with the Edochies? Why is there no elder stepping in to bring peace? Is this just clout chasing or a deeper family crack that’s only now becoming visible?
One thing is clear: what started as a celebrity love triangle has now become a five-act Nollywood tragedy playing out in real life, complete with betrayal, grief, loyalty, and vengeance.
At the centre of this unending storm is May Edochie – silent, graceful, unmoved. She never clapped back, yet her silence shattered everything.
Too much drama abeg!