Actress and entrepreneur May Edochie has shared the story of how she first met her estranged husband, Nollywood star Yul Edochie, revealing that their initial encounter happened at a General Certificate Examination (GCE) centre during their early university years. May recounted that they met while she was attending Enugu State University of Science and Technology, and Yul was a student at the University of Port Harcourt.
Unlike typical celebrity meeting stories set at parties or glamorous events, May described their meeting as a simple, unremarkable occasion centered around academics, highlighting her focus and seriousness about her studies at that time. She said, "We didn’t meet at a party or any glamorous setting; we met at a GCE centre."
Reflecting on their youth, she noted they were both teenagers and academically driven when destiny brought them together. May also spoke on marriage, emphasizing the importance of love, respect, patience, and communication within a union, while advising women not to endure violence in the name of preserving marriage.
May’s candid sharing offers insight into the humble beginnings of a high-profile couple and underscores her commitment to her children and personal growth following their separation.