Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie, has spoken about his relationship with his first daughter, Danielle, whom he shares with his first wife, May Edochie.

The actor had previously faced criticism online after social media users accused him of ignoring Danielle's graduation while sharing posts about his children with his second wife, Judy Austin.

Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, the actor said he has a close relationship with his first daughter, who is 21. He explained that he does not expect her to fully understand him at her age, noting that he also struggled to understand his own father when he was younger.

He added that it is natural for children to feel more connected to their mother's side, describing the situation as normal.

In his words:

" We are very close. She is just 21, I don't expect her to understand me. When I was 21, I didn't understand my father. There will be a tilt towards her mother; it is a normal thing."

The interview sparked strong reactions online, with many fans criticising the actor. Some said his daughter may still be struggling with the fallout from his relationship with her mother.

Others argued that she could find it hard to forgive him because of how events unfolded within the family. While some social media users urged him to focus on his career and businesses, others felt his decision to remarry further strained relations.