“I Lost Everything”: May Edochie Opens Up on Business Collapse Amid Marital Crisis
May Edochie, the estranged wife of popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has opened up on the devastating financial toll her marriage breakdown took on her — revealing she lost all her businesses and was left drowning in debts and unpaid bank loans.
The mother of three, speaking courageously at the launch of her beauty brand in London, shared how her life crumbled behind the scenes, even as social media buzzed with gossip and headlines about her husband’s controversial new marriage.
🗣️ In Her Words:
“I sat and watched everything go down the drain… I had to repay three banks. The banks had been helping me really good, but it was unfortunate that everything happened at the same time and I lost everything.”
May further revealed that:
Her businesses collapsed within months
Goods in her stores expired
She faced mounting interest rates on multiple loans
All of it happened while dealing with intense emotional trauma
Yet, in the midst of that storm, she held on to one thing: her self-belief.
“Because I believe in myself and I know what I’m made of, I said no — I am not going to be at the mercy of anyone.”
💔 The Marital Storm
May’s emotional speech comes over two years after Yul Edochie shocked fans in 2022 by announcing his marriage to fellow actress Judy Austin, a revelation that not only sparked national conversation but reportedly shattered May's personal and professional world.
While many followed the drama online, few knew she was simultaneously fighting a private war — not just of the heart, but of survival.
🌟 From Pain to Purpose
Her London beauty brand launch now marks more than just a business move — it’s a symbol of resilience, renewal, and rising again. May is not just rebuilding her brand — she's reclaiming her identity, independence, and voice.
💬 Opinion — May’s Story Is Every Woman’s Wake-Up Call
Too many women suffer silently — not just emotionally but financially — when relationships break down. May’s testimony isn’t just brave, it’s important. It reminds us of the urgent need for economic independence, emotional boundaries, and support systems for women going through similar experiences.
Her story should inspire every woman who's lost something — or everything — to heartbreak: You can still rise.
May’s story is no longer just about pain — it’s now a beacon of power.
And her new beauty brand? A reminder that from brokenness, beauty can still emerge.
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