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Popular Actor Under Fire Over Birthday Tribute To Seyi Tinubu

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2 months ago

October 15, 2024

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has found himself at the center of online controversy once again, this time over his public birthday tribute to Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In celebration of Seyi Tinubu’s birthday, Edochie took to Instagram, where he shared a post that quickly sparked reactions from netizens. In his message, the actor referred to Seyi as a “brother and friend” and the “First Son of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

His post read:

“A very happy birthday to my brother and friend, the First Son of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Leader of the youths @seyitinubu. Correct Guy. Wishing you many more beautiful years, brother. May God lead you always.”

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However, the seemingly innocent birthday message did not sit well with many of his followers, as the comment section was soon flooded with criticism. Netizens expressed their displeasure, accusing Edochie of aligning with the political elite and questioning his portrayal of Seyi Tinubu as a leader of the youth.

Read some netizens’ reactions to the birthday wishes below;

reallsyka:“You met someone ones , took picture with him and then boom he’s your friend and brother? Yul what type of self put put is this . The day you will meet T-pain himself we won’t hear word! The caption will be “my father, mentor, neighbor, mate, business associate and etc. Happy birthday Jr TP”

plutoooojawnsss1: “See fine man
I know before the end of the year May will come back begging to become the 2nd wife after following married men and small yahoo boys.”