By Andrew Haruna | Nigeria News Today | Africa News
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has stirred a fresh wave of online debate following a controversial poster he shared on social media this afternoon, boldly identifying himself as both a “Prophet” and “Traditionalist.”
In the now-viral post, Edochie offered a striking blend of spirituality and ancestral belief, declaring that the “ancestors in Igbo land are the guiding angels” sent to protect and support the people of the South East.
“Activate your guiding angels. Igbos, activate your ancestors. They will fight your battles for you,”
Yul wrote in the caption accompanying the poster.
The actor’s statement, which merges elements of African spirituality with prophetic undertones, immediately triggered a storm of reactions across social media platforms. While some hailed the post as a powerful embrace of indigenous identity, others questioned the spiritual direction Edochie now represents.
From the desk of Prophet/Traditionalist Yul Edochie
The image he shared featured a bold poster with the inscription:
“Yul Edochie — Prophet | Traditionalist.”
This marks yet another chapter in Edochie’s increasingly spiritual public persona, a path he has publicly embraced since early 2024 when he declared his “divine calling.”
Yul, who remains one of Nollywood’s most recognizable names, continues to push boundaries—this time, by fusing ancestral beliefs with contemporary religious narratives.
Whether his message will lead to deeper conversations about traditional religion in Igbo society or simply serve as another controversial moment in the actor’s career remains to be seen.