Nigerian actor Yul Edochie is making headlines after he claimed he is now known as the Cristiano Ronaldo of Nollywood.

The movie star recently took to his Instagram page to share a gratitude post to his fans who appreciated his acting in a movie called The Messiah.

According to Yul, it came to his attention that viewers gave him a new name after seeing the film and now call him the legendary football player Cristiano Ronaldo of Nollywood.

The Nigerian actor further explained that his new alias means ‘Nollywood’s greatest’.

Yul Edochie’s claim about him being called the Cristiano Ronaldo of Nollywood was met with mixed reactions from netizens.

Read some of their comments below

akugz_ke: “One day they will call u the drunkard of the street.”

Iam_blessingfrancis: “If joblessness is a person.”

oilgas_25: “You’re pained bro.”

Oliver_natukunda: “Two comments and from that you assume to be that legend ?”

kenny_las: “Today complete it 3years wey oga YUL never rest,abi no peace for good people again.”

goldchidera27: “Imagination dey wound this man.”

Sommybee_: “na u dey announce yourself now chai y u allow devil use u to this extent chai .”

eblycious: “Joseph the dreamer.”

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