The estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, May Edochie, has shared details about how their relationship began.
In an interview with Media Room Hub, May revealed that she met Yul while studying for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) in Enugu.
GCE serves as an entry qualification for university, typically taken by students aged between 16 and 18.
According to her, they were both “kids” who met at a GCE centre before later attending different universities.
“We met way back in school, when I went to the East for my university. We didn’t attend the same school. I went to Enugu State University of Science and Technology, while he went to UNIPORT,” she said.
“But we met in Enugu. We didn’t meet at a party because I was never the party type, I was a bookworm. We met at the GCE centre.
“We were kids when we met. We were teenagers. I can’t remember how old we were when we met, I have to count backwards or something.”
Reflecting on marriage, May described it as a beautiful union that should not be taken lightly, but also emphasized the importance of safety and self-worth.
“So marriage is a beautiful thing. I see it as something that should not be compromised, and basically love yourselves, respect yourselves,” she said.
“Marriage is all about sacrifices, but don’t get killed while you’re at it. You don’t have to lose your life because you want to stay married. Give your best, do all you can to make it right.
“Because we all come from different backgrounds, different orientations about life and all of that.
“So you should be able to tolerate, and you should have some level of patience. You should be able to listen and communicate. Don’t assume. These are the things that I think lead to a lot of problems.”
May and Yul got married in 2004.
In April 2022, Yul introduced Judy Austin as his second wife and revealed they had a child together — a move that sparked public outrage and disappointment from May.
Tragedy struck in March 2023 when their first son, Kambilichukwu, passed away at 16 after suffering a seizure while playing football with schoolmates.
May later filed for divorce, seeking ₦100 million in damages for “adultery.” The case, however, has faced multiple setbacks, including the withdrawal of her legal team from the proceedings.