Yul Edochie, a well-known figure in Nigeria’s film industry, has come forward to assert his role in originating the widely popular slogan “No gree for anybody.” Amidst recent attention on his personal life, the actor highlighted his contribution to the now trending catchphrase, insisting on due recognition for its inception.
Edochie revealed that he introduced the viral slogan at the onset of the new year, substantiating his assertion with evidence of a social media post dated December 29, 2023, on both Instagram and Facebook. Expressing his conviction in the origins of the phrase, he called for acknowledgment of his creative input.
“People have been telling me that it was Yul Edochie who started the slogan ‘NO GREE FOR ANYBODY.’ They said it came from a post I made on 29th of December, 2023 on Instagram and Facebook, from there it went viral. I have investigated the matter. It seems to be true oo. So make una dey give me my credit oo,” Edochie expressed.
With this claim, Edochie sparks a discourse on the attribution of viral content and the need to recognize the individuals behind such cultural phenomena. As the “No gree for anybody” slogan continues to permeate various facets of contemporary discourse, Edochie’s demand for credit adds an intriguing layer to its widespread popularity.