Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has come under intense fire on social media following a tribute he shared mourning the late American wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, who reportedly passed away yesterday at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest.
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Yul wrote:
“This one pain. What a life. He was our childhood hero. Rest well, Legendary Hulk Hogan.”
However, the tribute sparked widespread criticism, with many Nigerians accusing the actor of hypocrisy and emotional insensitivity, especially in light of his past comments surrounding the death of his own son, Kambilichukwu, who died in 2023.
Social Media Users React
Angry fans and followers wasted no time reminding Yul of his controversial remarks from last year, where he described the year of his son's death as “his best year ever.”
Here are some of the sharpest reactions gathered from Instagram:
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@Orikoejiro: “This one pain you, but the year your son died, you said it’s your best year. Don’t worry, Jagaban will fix it.”
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@yvonnnash: “You criticised people for posting others only when they’re dead. Now you’re doing the same? Uncle Tom died the other day, you didn’t post him, but here you are.”
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@Mmachy48: “Obasi co-husband, so you are now celebrating the dead?”
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@Onyijulia: “Anu😏 e pain you? But you declared the year you lost your young chap your best year? Tufia!”
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@Ifyfinebaby: “Efulefu idiat 😮. You didn't mourn the son of your youth, instead you declared it your best year. In fact, zombie 🧟♂️ is better than you. Ewu Congo.”
Background
Yul Edochie has remained a controversial figure in the Nigerian entertainment space, especially following his polygamous lifestyle, public divorce drama, and emotional statements surrounding his personal tragedies.
While the late Hulk Hogan was indeed a global icon to many millennials growing up, critics argue that grief should begin at home, and that public figures must be mindful of how they handle deeply personal matters, especially in the public eye.
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