Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has caused a stir with his bold stance against the traditional act of kneeling to propose to a woman. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Edochie described the gesture as “stupid” and “foolish,” urging men to take a stand – literally – and propose while standing tall like kings.
The actor, who has been offering relationship tips on social media, emphasized that men should never bow down to the idea of kneeling for a proposal, regardless of societal expectations. Edochie insists that a man who kneels to propose makes a fool of himself and should avoid such an act.
He further warned that any woman who demands a man kneel during a proposal is not worth a commitment. “If she says you must kneel to propose to her, or she’ll leave, let her go. Dump her,” Edochie boldly declared. “A woman who truly loves you will never want you to demean yourself like that.”
The actor’s remarks have sparked mixed reactions, but his core message remains clear: Men should stand proud and confident when proposing to the woman they love. A proposal, he asserts, should reflect strength and self-respect, not foolishness.
Edochie’s advice comes as a challenge to traditional romantic customs, encouraging men to value their self-worth over societal expectations of love and proposals.
Will this new approach to proposals catch on? Only time will tell.
