Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie appeared in court on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as the defamation dispute involving actress Judy Austin continued.
Judy Austin, the wife of actor Yul Edochie, had instituted the legal action against Rita Edochie and her former husband, with the matter scheduled for hearing on the day.
Following the court session, images of Rita with members of her legal team surfaced on Instagram, attracting attention from social media users.
Rita Edochie Arrives With Four Lawyers
Rita did not attend the proceedings alone, as four lawyers were present to represent her in the case.
Despite the legal team’s appearance, the matter was not heard as initially expected and was subsequently adjourned until November.
The actress later posed alongside her lawyers, with the images quickly making their way across social media.
Rita’s Unusual Choice of Accessories
Beyond her appearance with a sizeable legal team, another detail caught the attention of fans who examined the photos closely.
Rita was seen wearing two different accessories around her neck. One was a necklace featuring a crucifix, while the other was a traditional bead chain decorated with cowries.
The combination of the Christian symbol and traditional-looking accessory became a major talking point among social media users.
Fans Coin “Two-factor authentication”
Rita’s choice of accessories sparked humorous reactions in the comment section of the Instagram post.
Some users jokingly described the combination as “two-factor authentication”, drawing a comparison between the actress’s accessories and the additional security step used to protect digital accounts.
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