Emeka Ike inspired me – Yul Edochie says as he drums support for veteran

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie says he ventured into acting due to the influence of veteran colleague, Emeka Ike.

The controversial actor made the revelation while welcoming the legendary thespian back to the cinema with Toyin Abraham’s ‘Malaika.’

Edochie advised Ike not to allow the crisis between him and ex-wife pull him down.

He assured the veteran actor that he has more “lovers” than “haters,” urging him to ignore the “noise.”

In an Instagram post, Edochie wrote: “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.

“Don’t let nobody bring you down. Keep your head up, Boss. Life will constantly try to put you down. No gree.”

He urged Ike to settle with his family amicably, noting that those running with the news do not have peaceful homes too.