Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, is a year older today January 7th, 2016 and the actor has been smiling along as he continues to read numerous messages sent to him by friends and families.

It's a new year and the actor is craving to have a good year and as he turns 34. As a usual style of some Nigerian celebs, the actor released few pictures to celebrate himself.

According to him, “I stayed awake so I'll be the first person to wish myself a happy 34th birthday. I thank God for his goodness and to all those awake sending me birthday wishes, God bless you all. I truly appreciate it.”