Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has sparked fresh debate on social media after advising men never to kneel when proposing marriage to a woman, describing the act as foolish and degrading.
In a series of posts on X, the movie star insisted that any man who kneels to propose only makes himself look silly.
He added that a woman who truly loves her partner would never demand such a gesture of submission.
Edochie, who has been actively sharing relationship advice on the platform in recent weeks, urged men to stand proudly like kings during proposals and to walk away from any woman who insists on kneeling.
According to Edochie, the act of kneeling during a marriage proposal is a form of self-humiliation that no self-respecting man should ever indulge in. He wrote that if men truly understood how stupid they appear when they kneel, they would never engage in such “crap” and that the practice should be completely abandoned.
The actor further argued that a woman who loves a man will protect his dignity rather than demand actions that make him look foolish.
“Stand proudly like the king that you are and propose to her. If she says you must kneel to propose to her or she leaves, let her go. Dump her,” Edochie declared in his post, adding sharply that “she doesn’t love you.”
The actor, who has previously made headlines for his polygamous marriage and controversial political statements, did not stop at the kneeling debate. He went on to advise men to never make a fool of themselves for any woman, insisting that genuine love does not require theatrical displays of submission.
“Any woman who truly loves you will not watch you make a fool of yourself,” he wrote, reinforcing his stance that kneeling undermines masculine dignity.
The post has since generated significant reaction online, with some social media users agreeing with Edochie’s position while others accused him of promoting toxic masculinity and disrespecting romantic traditions.
This latest advice comes amid a series of relationship-related posts from Edochie on X, where he has repeatedly offered his perspectives on gender roles and courtship.
Critics have pointed out that kneeling during proposals remains a common romantic practice in many cultures, including in Nigeria, where it is often seen as a sign of respect, sincerity, and vulnerability rather than weakness.
Others have questioned the actor’s moral authority to give relationship advice, citing his own marital controversies. The debate continues to rage across social media platforms, with no clear consensus on whether kneeling is an outdated tradition or a meaningful romantic gesture.
