Lagos, Nigeria – October 3, 2025 – The Edochie family saga just got a spicy sequel, with actor Linc Edochie’s fresh romance drawing fire from his ex-fiancée, Yinka Theisen, who’s serving up tea hotter than a Lagos dry season. In a viral Instagram exchange that’s got social media in a chokehold, the 35-year-old influencer and businesswoman couldn’t resist clocking Linc’s mystery new bae, quipping, “She looks just like May” – a not-so-subtle nod to Yul Edochie’s first wife, May Aligwe Edochie, amid the clan’s infamous marital meltdowns.
Linc, 42 and the brother of the perpetually controversial Yul, kicked off the fireworks last Tuesday with a thirst-trap post teasing domestic bliss: “Time for a cold bottle of beer, a plate of pepper soup, and some good loving from my woman.” The cryptic caption, paired with cozy couple vibes, screamed “I’ve upgraded,” coming hot on the heels of his messy July split from Yinka after she spilled that he confessed “very sad things” about his ex-wife to win her over. Fans pieced it together fast – Linc’s “woman” is a stunning looker who’s been lighting up his feed, but Yinka’s eagle-eyed clapback? Chef’s kiss. “Good for you Linc, at least she is local. Life is short and your gbola needs it,” she fired off, before doubling down with the May doppelgänger dig that has #LincNewBae and #YinkaShades trending like wildfire.
The shade isn’t random – Yinka’s been Team May since day one, proudly repping the “May Nation” in her latest blog rant: “My ex-fiancé Linc is dating a May Nation woman,” she boasted, flipping the script on their breakup where Linc allegedly chased a “green card” via their union. It’s peak pettiness, echoing the broader Edochie civil war: Yul’s 2023 polygamy bombshell with Judy Austin that left May heartbroken and the internet divided, with auntie Rita Edochie leading “return-to-sender” rallies for the OG wife. Linc, ever the family wildcard (painter by day, heartbreaker by IG), hinted at this glow-up amid Yinka’s post-breakup glow-downs, including throwback “love you forever” pics that now read like receipts.
X is a battlefield: Stans are cackling at Yinka’s “gbola” gut-punch (“Yinka said what she said! 💀”), while Linc loyalists defend his right to rebound (“Man’s healing arc is valid, leave him be”). One user summed it up: “From Yul’s drama to Linc’s love triangle – Edochie men stay scripting Nollywood.” Yinka, who’s built a brand on unfiltered feminism and anti-green-card quests, isn’t backing down – her latest story? A winking selfie with “Local queens rise” caption, sealing her as the clapback queen.
As Linc’s new era unfolds (green card chase debunked?), this May-lookalike reveal adds fuel to the family feud fire. Is it a deliberate troll, a cosmic coincidence, or Yinka’s final mic drop? In Edochie world, every romance is a plot twist. Stay tuned – the pepper soup’s just heating up.
Yinka or Linc: Who’s winning the shade Olympics? Spill in the comments, and peep the full tea on Yinka’s IG (@yinkatheisen).