Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has appreciated his father, Pete Edochie, for being strict towards him and his other siblings while growing up.
The actor, while narrating the style his mother used to use whenever they refused to take bitter medicines, recalled how his disciplinarian father didn’t accept nonsense from any of his children.
Yul stated he used to be scared of his no nonsense father, however, he now appreciates him so much for the iron hand he employed in training his children, which includes him.
Speaking of his legendary thespian father, Yul said; “Those days as kids, when we had malaria, my mum could spend so long petting and begging you to take your Nivaquine drugs, which were very bitter then.
“When that style no work, she’ll now send someone to go call Popsi.
“Omo, once my dad comes into the room, standing at the door staring at you with his mean face and his belt in hand, bros you go rush your drugs instantly and be happy after taking them.
“And once he’s around, you must take your drugs with water, no matter how bitter it is,. No drink for you, just water.
“Popsi was strict to a fault. Him no get time to pet you oo. No nonsense man. Those days we dey fear am. Now I appreciate him so much.
“He made us tough. Ebubedike 1 of Africa @peteedochie. I love this man. My man forever.”
