Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie, has said Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, is grossly misunderstood.

The actor described Kanu as a hero who truly wants lasting peace in Africa.

Edochie made the remark on his Facebook and Instagram page while celebrating the IPOB leader for his strides.

The actor wrote: “Today is not his birthday but I choose to celebrate this great man today. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a Hero who is grossly misunderstood.

“But all he truly wants is for Africans to wake up and take serious decisions that will bring lasting peace in Africa. Live long great man. May Chukwu Okike Abiama be with you always.”

Kanu has been in the forefront pushing for the actualisation of Biafra and the well being of the Southeast.

He had recently launched the Eastern Security Network, ESN, to protect the region.