Actor Yul Edochie of Nollywood has joined the increasing number of well-known people weighing in on the issue involving Ayo Balogun Wizkid and David “Davido” Adeleke.

In a video that was uploaded on his official Instagram page, Yul said that he was aware of Wizkid’s issue. Not content to stop there, he also talked about how the Grammy-winning singer’s mother’s passing has still had a significant impact on him.

Yul claims that Wizkid lives in a society where people would prefer to cause you suffering than to show you affection.

He went on to say that if the musician had had a loved one at his side to give him advice, he would have been able to handle his loss more effectively.

In part, Yul stated:

“Many people would not understand what is happening to Wizkid but I will tell you, it’s the pain of losing his mother, Wizkid is going through the pain of losing his mother, it’s a terrible pain. You see that pain of losing a loved one is a terrible one I tell you, it’s a pain that will make you question God and question life, It’s a pain that will make you throw caution to the wind and sometimes even want to take your life, a pain that will make you keep asking yourself what’s the point of all the hustle and the achievement, sometimes even make you disrespectful and say a lot of things, a pain that will make you question your existence and make you wonder what are we doing here? What’s the point of all the hustle when someone can just drop dead at any time, believe me it’s a terrible pain, that’s what is happening to Wizkid and unfortunately we live in a world that will rather give you more pain than love. It only gets better if you have a loved one, someone who understands the pain you’re going through and will be there to help you ease the pain, be there to help you know when you’re crossing the line and tell you ‘don’t post this, don’t say this’, someone that helps you calm your nerves and the pain. It’s more difficult when you don’t have that loved one.”

Yul Edochie also addressed Wizkid directly in the video, telling him to slow down. The actor clarified that the singer’s mother would wish for him to succeed and follow his dreams.

The actor continued, describing Star Boy as one of the best artists in Africa and expressing his admiration for both him and Davido. Says he:

“Big Wiz, you have fans who love you, take it easy bro, I know that pain. Your mother is in a better place, take it from me, God knows best and we can’t question Him, everybody go go there o, I know your mum will want you to keep going and doing your thing. Truth is you’re one of the greatest artistes on the continent of Africa, I’m a big fan of you Wizkid, I’m also a big fan of Davido, you guys have done great, just take it easy.”

See the full video below:

Reactions as Yul Edochie advices Wizkid

egbe_janine: “The year kambili di3d that is e year u termed as Ur best year. Were u also pained? Baba I beg get lost.”

lilyiyke_empire: “Did u feel dat pain when u lost ur first son rather dat year was ur best year abeg oga shut up.”

flaeky: “DAvido has lost his mum and son.”*

kufreymorgan: “omniknowest, use your real voice ohhh, I forgot, this is your cl0ut voice.”

showsammy: “Davido lost his precious son!”