- Yul Edochie celebrates his chieftaincy title, Isi Ogidi Ntorobia Niine, as King of Igbo Warriors.
- Claims he makes headlines even when silent, emphasizing cultural and spiritual influence.
- His wife, Judy Austin, supports him, calling him chosen by ancestral gods.
- Charges N20 million per event appearance, citing ancestral and spiritual backing.
- Declares himself a prophet, native doctor, and deity, promoting traditional worship as God-approved.
- Spiritual and cultural statements continue to generate public debate and online discussion
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has once again made headlines, this time by celebrating his new chieftaincy title and asserting his spiritual and cultural authority.
On Instagram, the actor—who has maintained a low profile amid marital issues with his wife, Judy Austin—proclaimed himself the Isi Mmili Ji Ofor of Igbo land, among other exalted titles.
His post read:
“Even when I’m silent, I still make headlines.
ISI MMILI JI OFOR 1 of Igbo Land.
OKALA MMADU OKALA MMUO.
ALUSI NA EJE UKA
OFU ONYE NYILI ORA 1.
EZEDIKE 1.
ISI OGIDI NTOROBIA IGBO NIINE.
KING OF WARRIORS”
Earlier reports confirmed that Yul Edochie received the Isi Ogidi Ntorobia Niine title, which translates to Warrior Leader of Igbo Youths worldwide. He described the achievement as a historic moment for Igbo land, with his wife celebrating him as a man chosen by the ancestral gods to lead.
The actor has also been open about the spiritual dimension of his role. He revealed that his event appearances command N20 million because he brings along his ancestors and ten thousand spirits from Nteje and Umudioka.
Edochie has gone further, describing himself as a deity, prophet, and native doctor, emphasizing his mission to guide his people back to traditional worship practices, which he believes are approved by God.
Yul Edochie’s unique blend of acting fame, traditional leadership, and spiritual claims continues to spark debate online, reinforcing his status as one of Nollywood’s most controversial figures.
