Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has shared that his seasoned colleague, Emeka Ike, served as one of his inspirations to pursue a career in acting.
Edochie expressed this sentiment while extending a warm welcome to the veteran actor as he makes a return to the cinema with Toyin Abraham’s ‘Malaika.’
In addition to the welcome, Edochie offered words of encouragement to Emeka Ike, advising him not to let the ongoing issues with his ex-wife drag him down.
Edochie reassured the seasoned actor that he possesses more admirers than critics, urging him to pay no attention to the surrounding “noise.”
In an Instagram post, Edochie conveyed his sentiments: “Good to have you back in the game big bro.
The Legendary Emeka Ike. @emekaikeofficial Odogwu! You’re one of the actors who inspired me to come up. I’m a big fan of your work. We love you bro. Trust me, the people who love you are more than your haters. But the haters always make more noise. Ignore the noise.”
He continued, “Don’t let nobody bring you down. Keep your head up, Boss. Life will constantly try to put you down. No gree.”
Edochie also encouraged Ike to find an amicable resolution with his family, highlighting that those propagating the news may not have peaceful homes themselves.