By Daniel Edu
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has faced heavy criticism after expressing his disappointment with the prevalence of jealousy and envy among Igbos.
The controversial actor took to his Instagram page to lament the negativity within the Igbo community. According to Yul, the people who often harbor the most resentment against a successful Igbo individual are usually their own family members.
Yul urged his fellow Igbos to strive for improvement, emphasizing that addressing envy and competition within the community is necessary for change.
He wrote, “Too much jealousy and envy amongst Igbos. Why?? If you’re doing well as an Igbo person, your biggest haters are your fellow Igbo person. Sometimes even your family members. Igbos, we need to do better. We’re great. Stop the envy. Stop the competition. Things change when we address them.”
However, this statement did not sit well with many of the actor’s fans, who accused him of exhibiting the very traits he was condemning.
Some reactions from his followers included:
– Ladyque: “Coming from someone that left his Igbo brother to support another person. Yul, please.”
– Austine.dickson.9: “But oga, you refuse to support your own Igbo brother rather you supported an old Yoruba man. This is the same way Peter Obi was feeling when you were supporting Tinubu. Mind you, I am not an Igbo boy.”
– Shugaboi Henry: “Close that your confused mouth and sense. Who told you that you are Igbo? Eat your corn in peace; if you want coconut too, then ask for it.”
– Ralph New Revelation: “This is not about the tribe; this guy has lost his sense of belonging. A titled man can address issues like this in public without being tribalistic. From his comment, he’s the number one enemy of the Igbos.”
– Mo Command: “Jealousy and hatred have nothing to do with tribe. It happens everywhere, bro.”
– Dera: “Stop pushing this dead narrative! This exists in every tribe, but you don’t hear them openly make statements like this.”
– Maxwell: “Are you just waking up to this? Why haven’t you published about the Igbo hatred among themselves for decades? It is now that you are finding favor from the other tribe that you can come boldly to condemn the Igbo hatred on themselves. ZUKWANIKE MR. YUL.”
– Amagrace: “So why did you go against Peter Obi, your brother? Are you jealous?”
