Yul Edochie, an actor and director in Nollywood, has shared one of the most important career lessons he picked up from his father, Pete Edochie.
As he reaches the pinnacle of his career, Yul, who has been on set with his father, Pete Edochie, and his wife, Judy Austin, made this known. It is an endorsement from his father.
The father of five recalled how his father’s suggestion to return to acting and continue learning before becoming a director was the most valuable.
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Yul claimed that his father thought his debut film, which he had directed, was outstanding but not his finest.
Yul fully committed to acting after hearing him, and he became one of the finest performers in history of Africa
Fast forward to now, he directed his father once again and he blew him away with his artistic prowess and leadership skills
Yul revealed that at long last, his father gave him his accolades.
“The high point of my career. Getting a endorsement from the man who gave birth to me. The Legend and biggest name in Nollywood Chief Pete Edochie.
In 2005, fresh out of Theatre Arts Department, University of Port Harcourt. I directed my first movie which starred Chief Pete Edochie. After the money my father said I tried though but it would be best of I go fully into acting. learn more as an actor before coming back to directing.
I agreed.
As a man who loves challenges, I took it upon myself to make a mark in Nollywood as an actor. So I went into acting fully and established myself as one of the greatest actors in Africa. 2023, I directed my father again in the movie THE GODFATHER and I blew him away with my artistic prowess and leadership skills.
He finally gave me my accolades.
I earned it”.
