By Nehru Odeh
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, and his wife, Judy Austin, have welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Universe Ifeyinwa Storm Yul-Edochie.
Edochie shared the news on Instagram, expressing his delight with the caption: “We prayed, our fans prayed, and God answered. Rejoice with us as we welcome our beautiful daughter. Her name is UNIVERSE IFEYINWA STORM YUL-EDOCHIE. Thank You Lord.”
This latest development, which is coming despite the controversy that has trailed the couple’s relationship, is a dream come true for Yul. Yul had openly expressed his desire for a daughter with Judy, stating that he would do anything for her if she could give him a baby. The couple had had two sons before now.
Their relationship, which started in 2022, has been marked by controversy. And they have been the butt of criticism because of the controversial manner Jul’s earlier marriage crashed
Many believed Yul was still married to his first wife, May, whom he married in 2004, when he started his relationship with Judy Austin. The union produced four children, but May filed for divorce after Yul introduced Judy as his second wife.
The public became more critical of the couple when May tragically lost their first son, Kambilichukwu in 2023. The heartbreaking incident occurred just months after Yul had announced his marriage to Judy, further straining the relationship between him and May.
May’s divorce petition cited adultery, and her lawyers pointed out that her marriage to Yul, under the Marriage Act, prohibits polygamy. The legal battle is ongoing, with matters concerning the custody of their children and division of property still unresolved.