Yinka Theisen Breaks Silence on Split from Linc Edochie, Accuses Edochie Family of Bias

 

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Yinka Theisen, estranged wife of Nollywood actor Linc Edochie, has spoken out for the first time about their separation during a candid Instagram Live interview with actor Uche Maduagwu.

In the emotional conversation, Yinka expressed her disappointment with the Edochie family, alleging that they unfairly “threw her under the bus,” which she believes was due to her Yoruba heritage. She addressed allegations that she leaked the phone numbers of Leo Edochie, the eldest Edochie son, and another family member—claims she strongly denied.

“I had nothing to do with leaking their numbers,” Yinka said. She also leveled accusations at veteran actress Rita Edochie, claiming that although Rita publicly supports May Edochie, she is “instigating problems for May behind the scenes.”

Detailing the events that led to the online backlash, Yinka revealed that everything began after she liked a social media post by Judy Austin, Yul Edochie’s second wife, showcasing her child. She explained that the gesture wasn’t meant to take sides but to avoid getting entangled in the ongoing feud between May and Judy.

“I didn’t want to inherit family drama,” Yinka explained. However, her action was met with fierce criticism from May’s supporters, who attacked her online. She said the intense backlash prompted her to share her phone number online, a decision that quickly escalated into a media frenzy and, according to her, led to Linc ending their marriage.

Yinka emphasized that she has never had any personal contact with either Judy Austin or Yul Edochie. “I’ve never spoken to them in my life. I just showed support on social media,” she said.

Sources claim Yinka and Linc tied the knot in June 2025. However, her early public support for Judy and Yul reportedly did not sit well with fans of May Edochie, intensifying online tensions.

Last month, Linc publicly distanced himself from Yinka following her social media outbursts against May Edochie. He condemned the act of sharing May’s number online, labeling the resulting backlash as “meaningless retaliation.” In his words, “It is better to be alone and at peace than to be in a union filled with landmines.”

In response to Linc’s statement, Yinka expressed heartbreak and disappointment. “Let them keep laughing at me,” she said, referring to her critics. “It hurts that a man I love would throw me under the bus over an argument out of fear.” She added, “Since he cowardly embarrassed me on social media, I’ll respond in kind.”

Reacting to the ongoing controversy, actress Rita Edochie shared her disapproval of Yinka

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