In the ever-turbulent world of Nollywood family feuds, veteran actress Rita Edochie has once again stirred the pot. On October 30, 2025, she took to Instagram with a fiery post that left fans buzzing. Admitting outright to derailing her brother-in-law Linc Edochie's budding romance, Rita didn't hold back. She targeted content creator Yinka Thesien, branding her with colorful insults and memes that quickly went viral.
The drama unfolded in a 45-second Reel, where Rita lip-synced to an Afrobeat track while overlaying savage text. She called Yinka "Yinki Ode Fowl," complete with a photoshopped chicken meme that had followers in stitches. Rita accused Yinka of desperation, pointing to her two failed marriages as red flags. "I single-handedly stopped it," Rita boasted in her caption, explaining how she intervened to protect Linc from what she saw as a toxic match.
This isn't just random shade, it's tied to the ongoing Edochie saga. Rita has long been a fierce defender of May Yul Edochie, the first wife of actor Yul Edochie, amid his polygamous controversies with Judy Austin. Yinka's subtle jabs at May, including mocking a fan-gifted cow for May's birthday, apparently crossed the line. Rita framed her meddling as loyalty, warning against "ant-infested women" who chase clout.
The post dropped around 10 AM Lagos time, exploding with over 45,000 likes and 12,000 comments by the next day. Fans rallied behind Rita, dubbing her "Ijele Nwanyi" (the strong woman). Comments like "Mama, your write-up is fire!" and "That fowl edit killed me!" flooded in, turning the thread into a Nollywood roast session. Even Yul Edochie liked the Reel, signaling family solidarity.
Yinka, a mid-30s influencer with a history of public breakups, hasn't stayed silent in the past. Leaked DMs from earlier months show her pleading with Linc post-ghosting, vowing revenge. Her October 30 rant accused the Edocies of "witchcraft," but she's gone quiet since Rita's clapback, no direct response as of October 31. Insiders whisper Yinka's threats of legal action for "emotional abuse" might be bluff, but the tension simmers.
Linc Edochie, known for his roles in classics like “Living in Bondage”, has kept num. His last post was a neutral movie promo on October 29, steering clear of the mess. Meanwhile, May subtly nodded to the chaos with a grateful Story featuring a cow emoji, keeping her "Queen May" brand above the fray.
This episode highlights the blurry lines between family loyalty and public pettiness in Nigerian entertainment. Rita's unapologetic stance, blending Bible references, Igbo proverbs, and memes has fans hooked, but it raises questions about privacy in the spotlight. As reactions pour in, one thing's clear: the Edochie drama shows no signs of fading.
With over 2 million views already, this confession could spark more revelations. Will Yinka fire back? Or has Rita's "fowl play" ended the chapter? Stay tuned, Nollywood's real-life scripts are wilder than fiction.
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!