Yul Edochie Shares Advice to Young Men, the actor, who s been a lightning rod for controversy since his 2022 polygamy saga, dropped a bombshell post on Instagram that was quickly amplified. Lights, camera, drama! Nollywood’s very own Yul Edochie has once again set the internet ablaze with his latest relationship advice, and let’s just say, the X crowd has some thoughts. Young men, forget the money confidence is the real key to winning a lady’s heart. His message? Cue the chaos! Money is not everything.
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In the now viral post, Edochie, decked out in traditional attire looking every bit the OG in the game he claims to be, laid out his tips for the fellas If you like a lady, no matter her status, walk up to her and tell her you like her. Don t wait till you have money before you can talk. The X reactions came in hot and fast, and they re a mixed bag of hilarity, skepticism, and straight up shade. Confidence is number 1. He goes on to assure men that the worst a woman can say is no, and that ladies ultimately love strong men but not necessarily rich ones. Bold words from a man who’s been in the Nollywood spotlight for over two decades and recently turned online pastor with his True Salvation Ministry.
They doubled down with another zinger So when I’m coming to Visit you in Nigeria, I’ll pay with Confidence. Ouch! Wetin I wan use your Confidence do? 1blackoracle wasn’t buying it, quipping, Lol, come to me with Confidence and I’ll show you someone else with Confidence and Money. Others, like DatChilledGuyy, couldn’t help but laugh at Edochie’s self proclaimed OG status, commenting, Him say na as an OG in the game. Cejtech_inc added a practical twist Na to attach rich to that strong oo, Anthony Joshua without money no go anywhere.
But not everyone was throwing shade s_b_e_e_66 backed Edochie up, saying, Confidence is important than getting money, while BlackUriel01 admitted, Na money dey give man confidence these days oo, lol but yeah you are right confidence is important. Edochie’s advice isn’t exactly new he made a similar point back in 2023 on Instagram, urging men to ditch the idea that wealth defines their worth in dating. Meanwhile, Faith_agu64011 kept it real, saying, Tell them, but we need money, echoing a sentiment many Nigerian youths share in a country where economic pressures are no joke 63 of Nigerians were living in multidimensional poverty in 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
But in a collectivist society like Nigeria, where cultural norms often tie a man’s value to his financial stability, his words feel like a countercultural jab. And with the country navigating bold economic reforms like the 2023 gasoline subsidy cut, as noted by the World Bank many young Nigerians on X are understandably focused on cash over charisma. A 2025 Medium article on global relationship dynamics points out that while confidence might cut it in individualistic cultures like the U.S., in Nigeria, community expectations often put money at the forefront. Still, Edochie’s emphasis on confidence taps into a broader conversation about modern masculinity.
So, what’s the verdict? Edochie’s stance feels like a throwback to traditional ideals of charm and personality, but as cypherofG pointed out , The worst she can say is no until she records you to post. In the age of viral clapbacks, confidence might need a backup plan! Yul Edochie’s latest OG wisdom has sparked a fiery debate that’s equal parts entertaining and thought provoking. Is confidence really king, or does money still make the world and the dating scene go round? One thing’s for sure whether you re Team Confidence or Team Cash, this Nollywood star knows how to keep us talking. Drop your thoughts below! What’s your take would you approach your crush with just confidence, or are you saving up first?
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