Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has opened up about the final moments he shared with his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie, before the boy's tragic death in 2023. Speaking during an interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast by Glitch Africa Studios, the actor described how the day began like any other, with no hint of the tragedy that would unfold just hours later.
Last Conversation Filled with Laughter
According to Edochie, his son entered his room early in the morning before heading to school. They spent time talking, laughing, and joking in what felt like a typical father-son interaction. The actor noted that they discussed the boy's height, as Kambilichukwu had grown significantly and was almost as tall as his father. The teenager mentioned that only one student in his class was taller, a comment that made them both laugh.
Edochie described the conversation as joyful and normal, with no indication of the impending tragedy. He said, "That morning, he came into my room before going to school. We talked and joked about his height because he was quite tall. He was almost taller than me at that time, we joked about it and he told me only one boy was taller than him in his class. We gisted and laughed, then he left."
Heartbreaking Turn of Events
About three hours after his son left for school, Edochie received an urgent call asking him to come to a hospital. He rushed there without any idea of what had happened, only to be met with a devastating reality. Upon arrival, he saw his son lying lifeless. He stated, "About three hours after they called me, I came to the hospital and I saw him dead like this."
The actor explained that the final conversation remains deeply etched in his mind because nothing about that morning suggested what was to come. He described it as one of those moments where normal life continues, completely unaware that everything is about to change in a matter of hours.
Public Reactions
The interview sparked reactions from social media users. Onyeka Lovelyn Uko commented, "Men are humans too and they have emotions, if they need to cry then let them cry, it is also a step to healing too. Talks like this have sent so many men into depression and make them excessively mean and aggressive. Crying does not make anyone less of a man." Ajiboye Abiola Oluwakemi wrote, "I almost lost my sights when I lost my only child after waiting for 11 years."
Reflections on Marriage
In the same interview, Edochie also discussed his crashed marriage with his first wife, May. He shared part of what happened between them and expressed his wishes for her while speaking about his new wife. The actor noted that he and his ex-wife know what led to the dissolution of their union.
