May Yul-Edochie

PERSONAL LIFE

May Yul-Edochie married popular Nigerian actor and movie producer Yul Edochie in 2004. She has been described as a supportive wife, marrying him when he had nothing. The couple celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary in 2021. They have four children: three boys and one girl.

CAREER

May Yul-Edochie is a well-known Nigerian entrepreneur and media personality. While raising her children, she engaged in small business activities and has built a strong personal brand through social media. She serves as Chairman of DKK Investment Company and founded May’s Oasis Foundation, a philanthropic organization that supports widows, vulnerable people, and victims of violence. She advocates for women maintaining their individuality, pursuing education and careers, and balancing family life without fully sacrificing personal ambitions. Her public profile grew significantly due to her marriage to Yul Edochie, but she has carved out an independent identity as an internet personality and businesswoman. May Yul-Edochie made her official Nollywood debut in 2024 with the movie The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3. She also took roles in films including, The waiter (2024) and I Choose You.

May Yul-Edochie was born on September 16, 1983, in Anambra State, Nigeria, into an Igbo family. She grew up in Lagos, where her childhood experiences significantly shaped her personality and resilience. She attended primary and secondary school in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria before pursuing higher education.