- Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has advised the public to stop being their own setback in 2026, urging people to overcome fear, laziness, and self-doubt and take bold steps toward their goals.
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has shared his 2026 motto, urging people to stop being their own obstacles.
He encouraged the public to overcome fear, laziness, and self-doubt, and to take bold steps toward their goals in the new year.
“2026 Motto: No Gree For Yourself.
Sometimes, it’s not your enemies stopping you; it’s not your village people; it’s you who is stopping you.
Laziness, fear of failure, fear of what people will say, fear of the unknown.
This year, don’t allow yourself to stop you.
No gree for yourself
Throw fear away.
Make that move, make that big call, take that bold step.
That positive thing that scares you the most, that’s what you should do in 2026″.
In other news…. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared insights into her personal life, education, and career, giving fans a rare look beyond the headlines and controversies.
The mother of one revealed that she is a trained Petrochemical Engineer, surprising many who primarily know her for her acting and public life. She studied Petrochemical Engineering at Rivers State University, formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology.
Tonto explained that although this fact has been part of her biography for years, it rarely receives attention because most focus has been on her career in entertainment.
She also reflected on her brief foray into politics, recalling her 2022 run as the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State alongside Tonte Ibraye for the 2023 elections. While their ticket did not win, her political involvement drew widespread attention.
The actress emphasized that she only acted for a short period and does not consider herself an actress. She credited her strong personality for making her unforgettable despite her brief time in the film industry.
Tonto wrote:
“Did you all know I am a pet/Chemical engineer by profession? Ex deputy Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate rivers state 2023? And I acted for only 4years but coconut head carried me through to be unforgettable in the grand scheme of things. I acted for only 4years. I am not an actress.”
