Nollywood
actor, Yul Edochie, has finally broken his silence following the tragic death
of his 16-year-
old son, Kambi, nearly a month ago. The actor had previously
kept mum on the matter, but he recently opened up about his feelings in a
heart-wrenching post on social media.
According to
reports, Yul’s son, Kambi, passed away on March 30 after suffering a seizure
while playing football with his schoolmates. The actor’s grief and pain were
palpable in his emotional post, where he reminisced about his last moments with
his son.
Yul revealed
that on the day of Kambi’s passing, he had come into his room dressed up for
school, excitedly telling him about his upcoming inter-house sports event. The
actor had promised his son that he would be there to cheer him on. Kambi had
even shared the good news of winning a gold medal in swimming, and they had
joked about his height. Little did they know that it would be their last
conversation.
The grieving
father expressed his love and admiration for his son, describing him as a
great, calm, cute, brilliant, outstanding footballer with a gentle and loving
soul. Yul couldn’t help but marvel at how Kambi had managed to make his mark in
just 16 short years, leaving a lasting impact on those around him.
The actor
concluded his post by acknowledging that he couldn’t question God’s plan and
that Kambi was now an angel in heaven. He expressed his love for his son and
promised to always cherish his memory. Yul’s heartfelt tribute to his son
touched the hearts of many, who reached out to offer their condolences and
support during this difficult time.
In the wake
of Kambi’s passing, Yul has been taking time to grieve and process his loss. He
has been receiving an outpouring of love and support from fans and fellow
actors in the Nigerian film industry. Many have been sharing their own stories
of loss and offering words of comfort and encouragement to Yul and his family.
Although the
pain of losing a child is unimaginable, Yul’s words and tribute show that Kambi
will always hold a special place in his heart. His memory will live on, and his
spirit will continue to inspire those who knew him.
