Nollywood actor and father of seven Yul Edochie has once again sparked fresh debate with his bold take on marriage proposals. The controversial star urged men to reject the idea of kneeling when proposing, calling it a foolish act that makes them look stupid. He advised them to stand tall like kings instead and walk away from any woman who demands kneeling or threatens to leave.
In his direct message shared on social media, Yul declared,
“If men know how stupid they look when they kneel to propose to a woman, they’ll never indulge in such crap. Never you kneel to propose to a woman. Never. Stand proudly like the King that you are and propose to her.”
He added strong warnings for those facing ultimatums.
“If she says you must kneel to propose to her or she leaves, let her go. Dump her. She doesn’t love you. Never make a fool of yourself because of a woman. Any woman who truly loves you will not watch you make a fool of yourself.”
This is not the first time Yul Edochie has stirred public debate with his views on marriage proposals. He once framed kneeling to propose as imported “Oyibo culture” that African men should avoid, encouraging confidence and self-worth instead.
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The actor, who has often shared views on traditional African values versus Western influences, believes women respect men who carry themselves with pride. His comments come amid his pattern of outspoken posts on family, marriage, and male pride.Yul has also previously advised men to leave wives or girlfriends who fail to show respect, echoing themes of self-preservation and not tolerating nonsense for the sake of staying together.
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Social media reactions have poured in quickly, with some men applauding the call for dignity while others criticize it as overly rigid or disconnected from romantic gestures many women expect. Supporters see it as empowering African masculinity, but critics argue it overlooks personal choice and cultural blending in modern proposals. Yul’s own marital journey, including his public second marriage and family expansions, often draws extra scrutiny to his relationship commentary.
As the discussion heats up online, Yul’s message reinforces his image as a no-holds-barred voice for men navigating love and commitment.