Edochie stated that his fee for attending an event is a hefty N20 million (twenty million naira). He further elaborated that when he is paid to make an appearance, he never comes alone. According to the actor, he arrives accompanied by "all my ancestors and ten thousand spirits from Nteje & Umudioka."
He shared this information alongside a post about his attendance at a friend's father's funeral, Barr. Tochukwu Nweke (SAN) Omelora.
In his Instagram post, Yul Edochie wrote:
“When I charge you 20 million naira to make an appearance at your event, I do not come alone.
“I come with all my ancestors and ten thousand spirits from Nteje & Umudioka.
“On this day, Nsugbe was on fire. I stepped out to support my good friend, Barr. Tochukwu Nweke (SAN) Omelora as he laid his father to rest. ISI MMILI JI OFOR 1 of Igbo Land.
“EZEDIKE 1 na Nteje Aborgu,”
Edochie's statement, blending his professional fees with a spiritual and cultural assertion, has generated considerable buzz online, reflecting his characteristic style of engaging with his audience.