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  • Yvonne Jegede reveals she almost rejected role in 2Baba’s African queen video

    Yvonne Jegede reveals she almost rejected role in 2Baba’s African queen video

    Yvonne Jegede Nollywood actress has opened up about her unexpected journey into the spotlight as one of the vixens in 2Baba’s legendary 2004 music video for African Queen.

    In a recent interview on Nollywood Radio, Jegede shared behind-the-scenes details of how what seemed like a random decision turned into a memorable moment in Nigerian pop culture history.

    According to the actress, she initially turned down the offer to appear in the music video, explaining that her heart was firmly set on acting and she had no interest in being a video vixen.

    “When the director of African Queen first called me, I bluntly said, ‘No, I’m not interested,’” Jegede recalled. “I didn’t even know what African Queen was. Tuface had just gone solo from Plantashun Boiz, and I hadn’t heard any of his new songs. I just wasn’t paying attention.”

    It wasn’t until she spoke with a friend later that evening that her stance began to change. Jegede casually mentioned the offer and the song’s title, only for her friend to react with wild excitement.

    “He screamed, ‘I love that song! Go and do it!’ That was the moment I started to reconsider. I thought, maybe I should give it a shot,” she said.

    By that night, she had called the director back, received instructions for the shoot, and got herself ready. The next morning, she found herself on set , and face-to-face with the music legend himself, 2Baba (then known as Tuface Idibia).

    “It felt surreal,” she said. “Meeting him for the first time on that set… it hit me that I was part of something big. But even then, I knew that was not my path. I didn’t want to be a video vixen. I kept saying, ‘I just want to act.’”

    Following the African Queen video, Jegede made another brief appearance in Djinee’s music video for Ego, but she clarified that it was more of a favour to a friend than a career move. The director of Ego was someone she knew personally and who was also working on music videos for groups like Styl-Plus at the time.

    “I was even supposed to feature in Styl-Plus’s Olufunmi video,” she revealed. “But I was stuck in traffic and missed the shoot. That would have been another one for my CV.”

    Despite these high-profile appearances, Jegede insists her heart remained rooted in film and storytelling.

    “My acting career has been fulfilling,  I’m not going to lie,” she said with pride. “Yes, African Queen gave me visibility, but my passion has always been acting. I never had the desire to build a career in music videos or to dance in front of the camera. I just wanted to act and tell stories.”

    Reflecting on the experience, Jegede acknowledged that sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and seemingly small decisions can lead to iconic moments.

    “Looking back, I’m glad I did it. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments. But I knew from the start: acting is where I belong.”

  • Actress Yvonne Jegede gives reason for shaving her hair for a movie role

    Actress Yvonne Jegede gives reason for shaving her hair for a movie role

    Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has opened up on the reason for shaving off her natural hair for a role in an upcoming movie project.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the actress shared the transformation via her Instagram page, explaining that the move was necessary to embody the character entirely.

    According to the veteran actress, she had been nurturing her hair for 10 years. She had to chop it off because she needed a physical transformation to connect deeper with the character beyond dialogue and emotions.

    Yvonne Jegede emphasized her commitment to her craft, noting she’s unafraid to push boundaries to deliver exceptional performances.

    Aside from going bald for a movie role, Yvonne Jegede also revealed that she is learning to speak the proper Yoruba language.

    She wrote, “I have always believed that to tell a story authentically, you must be willing to give everything to the role—even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. This belief is what guided my decision to cut my hair for my ongoing movie, “AJA.” It wasn’t an easy decision, but for me, it was necessary to fully embody the character I’ve been entrusted to bring to life.

    “”AJA” is a powerful film, produced by the incredibly talented Titi Orire, and it tells a story that demands depth and transformation. We’re currently filming in Badagry, Nigeria, a location that adds to the richness and authenticity of the story. The movie features some of Nollywood’s finest talents, including Rotimi Fakunle, Bianca Ugowanne, Gbohunmi David and there’s a special appearance from a big name in the industry that I know will excite audiences.

    “For this role, I knew I had to go beyond just the dialogue and emotions; I needed to make a physical transformation that would connect me even deeper with the character. Cutting my hair wasn’t just about changing my appearance, it was about shedding my comfort and embracing a new side of myself for the sake of the story. I’ve always believed that as an actor, you have to be ready to push boundaries, and this role is definitely doing that for me.

    “This decision also reflects my dedication to my craft. I take acting seriously, and I believe in fully immersing myself in every role I take on. “AJA” is a unique project that will challenge me, and I’m ready to give it everything I have. It’s not just about looking the part, but becoming the character from the inside out.

    “I love my job too much not to take risks… I see myself as a tool to convey the appropriate message, if the script deserves it, I will do whatever needs to be done to give the story life. Apart from this drastic change, I am learning to speak proper Yoruba language.”

  • Actress Yvonne Jegede loses ‘child’ to Cholera

    Actress Yvonne Jegede loses ‘child’ to Cholera

    Nollywood actress and movie producer Yvonne Jegede has announced the death of one of her adopted children.

    The actress via her Instagram page on Saturday shared the sad news, revealing that she has been the sole financial supporter for three children, one of whom, Olamide Ajimuda, recently died from Cholera.

    Disclosing how she met Olamide, Yvonne said she met the child when he was in Primary 4, and he was expected to advance to Junior Secondary School 3 after the summer break. Unfortunately, Olamide’s life was cut short by the disease.

    “I’m heartbroken because I lost one of my children to cholera. Olamide and I met when he was in Primary 4 and was supposed to go to JSS3 after this summer break. The news broke my heart,” she wrote.

    In her post, Yvonne also gave an update on the achievements of the two other children she supports, saying they graduated to secondary school.

    She said, “I am also happy that two of my children graduated yesterday to secondary school, and one of them is Olamide’s sister.”

    She revealed that despite her financial limitations, these accomplishments bring her a sense of fulfillment and completeness.

    “I don’t have all the money in the world, but this makes my world complete. Since 2019 till date, I don’t know how I do it, but my God provides enough to carry them through,” she wrote.

  • Yvonne Jegede, Nedu fight dirty over apology on controversial comment on Yul Edochie’s wife

    Yvonne Jegede, Nedu fight dirty over apology on controversial comment on Yul Edochie’s wife

    Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede, has berated media personality Nedu, following his response to her recent apology to May Edochie and women in general.

    Recall that the Ebony skinned actress Yvonne Jegede defended the marriage of her colleague, Yul Edochie, to his second wife, Judy Austin.

    Yvonne stated that many netizens criticising Yul’s second marriage come from polygamous families. According to the thespian, the movie star has done nothing wrong with his marriage to Judy.

    Yvonne Jegede faced a series of backlashes for the statement.

    Following the backlash, the actress via her verified Instagram page apologized to her fans and May Edochie, in a statement on Wednesday.

    The mother of one said her words did not properly to convey her true intentions. She acknowledged May Edochie’s pains and hardship during her marriage, saying she deeply regrets the misconstruction of her statement.

    In reaction to Jegede’s apology, Nedu took to his Instagram story to mock the actress, stating, “If you talk, use your chest stand by your words.”

    Reacting to Nedu’s post, Jegede accused the media personality of being unable to understand the value of apologising for wrongdoing, describing him as a “narcissistic and toxic” man.

    She further criticised the podcast host, saying he is unable to understand the importance of an apology and called him out for allegedly targeting women in his podcast content.

    Jegede wrote, “I understand Nedu’s difficulty in comprehending my apology. Narcissistic and toxic men like him cannot grasp the importance of apologizing when others feel hurt by your actions, regardless of whether you believe you are right or wrong.

    “Small-minded people like you rejoice when women attack each other or are trampled upon. Check the history of your podcast; it is filled with content targeting women’s self-esteem. Perhaps the rumor about you is true—you don’t like women! Nedu, there’s nothing wrong with women winning and shining; it doesn’t diminish you or any other man.

    “You are so evil that you didn’t even promote “A Father’s Love,” the movie I came to discuss on your show. Instead, you were all over my WhatsApp, telling me how much you like me, and now you join the mob and chase clout with your petty post.

    “I was raised to apologize if I was wrong and to those who felt hurt by my actions.

    “If I didn’t own what I said with conviction, I wouldn’t come out to apologize when it was pointed out that some women and May felt offended. My apology was directed at those who clearly expressed their hurt.

    “Take all the money you want from Facebook and YouTube, but posterity always judges those who stand against women and profit at the expense of others.

    “A small-minded man like you will never understand the need for an apology, even when he is wrong.

    “By the way, you asked that I take you out. When I get back in town, we can still do it, but be prepared to man up, take responsibility, and pay your own bills. I always pay mine and never beg for anyone to take me out!”

    Responding to Jegede’s criticism through his management, Nedu advised the actress to desist from “further aggravation, personal attacks.”

    The statement read, “It has come to our attention that a recent guest on The Honest Bunch podcast, Yvonne Jegede, has resorted to publishing insulting and defamatory material on social media, following what appears to be public outcry against personal thoughts and positions shared by said guest on the show.

    “We would like to make it clear that Yvonne Jegede was not pressured to make any statements on the podcast, and that neither Nedu nor the producers of The Honest Bunch, nor Glitch Africa Studio, takes any responsibility for personal thoughts and positions shared by Yvonne Jegede. Whatever fallout resulting from her appearance on the show is entirely her dilemma. We would also like to state clearly that Yvonne Jegede appeared on The Honest Bunch as part of her publicity drive for her upcoming movie.

    “While this was a paid-appearance, it does not in any way afford Yvonne Jegede the right to defame or slander Nedu or the producers of The Honest Bunch.

    “We strongly advise Yvonne Jegede in good faith to desist from further aggravation, personal attacks, name-calling and vituperation.”

  • I deeply regret that my statement – Yvonne Jegede apologizes for defending Yul Edochie’s second marriage

    I deeply regret that my statement – Yvonne Jegede apologizes for defending Yul Edochie’s second marriage

    Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has apologized to May Yul Edochie, the estranged wife of her colleague, Yul Edochie, after her controversial podcast with Nedu and the Honest Bunch crew.

    Recall that the Ebony skinned actress Yvonne Jegede defended the marriage of her colleague, Yul Edochie, to his second wife, Judy Austin.

     Yvonne stated that many netizens criticising Yul’s second marriage come from polygamous families. According to the thespian, the movie star has done nothing wrong with his marriage to Judy.

    Yvonne Jegede faced a series of backlashes for the statement.

    Following the backlash, the actress via her verified Instagram page apologized to her fans and May Edochie,  in a statement on Wednesday,

    The mother of one said her words did not properly to convey her true intentions. She acknowledged May Edochie’s pains and hardship during her marriage, saying she deeply regrets the misconstruction of her statement.

    In a lengthy statement titled “My Apology and Clarification on the Recent Podcast Interview”, Yvonne Jegede wrote,

    “Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2024 – I, Yvonne Jegede, would like to address the concerns and backlash that have arisen from my recent interview on the HONEST BUNCH podcast, where I discussed themes related to my latest film on Amazon Prime, “A FATHER’S LOVE.”

    “Upon reflecting on the interview, I realize that my words were not articulated in a way that conveyed my true intentions and have been misconstrued as insensitive, particularly towards Mrs. May Edochie, a woman who has endured significant pain and hardship occasioned by estranged marriage. I deeply regret that my comments were perceived as adding to her distress. It was never my intention to cause any pain or disrespect. I am truly sorry.

    “My intention in the interview was to highlight the important societal issues depicted in my film, which tells the story of a man raising four children who are not biologically his own. I was excited to address this societal issue through my film. However, in the process of discussing these themes, my words were misinterpreted. I spoke about my own failed marriage and the struggles of single mothers, aiming to shed light on these challenges.

    “I want to clarify that my remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and to emphasize that how it is practised is crucial. My goal was to convey that polygamy is part of our culture, but what matters is how it is approached. Unfortunately, this message was lost in my articulation.

    “I want to stress that my comments were not intended to trivialize the pain of Mrs. May Edochie or any woman going through similar struggles. I do not claim to have advanced knowledge of the personal circumstances between Yul Edochie and his ex-wife. I aimed to communicate that we all make wrong decisions and sometimes, those decisions happen in marriages, and we should do something about them instead of enduring perpetual pain. In doing something about it, some people, separate, some divorce while some seek the help of professionals…

    “I firmly believe that everyone deserves love, attention and care most especially women. I apologize if my statements did not effectively convey this sentiment. I am grateful for the opportunity to clarify my intentions and express my sincere apologies to anyone who was hurt by my words.

    “Thank you for your understanding and support.”

  • Yvonne Jegede defends Yul Edochie’s marriage to Judy Austin

    Yvonne Jegede defends Yul Edochie’s marriage to Judy Austin

    Ebony skinned Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has defended the marriage of her colleague, Yul Edochie, to his second wife, Judy Austin.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) that Yul has faced overwhelming public criticism and hateful social media comments over his second marriage.

    Speaking In an interview on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Yvonne stated many netizens criticising Yul’s second marriage come from polygamous families.

    According to the thespian, the movie star has done nothing wrong with his marriage to Judy.

    Yvonne Jegede questioned why people were still insulting Yul over his choice of a second marriage while making Regina Daniel’s marriage a praying point and wished to get marital advice from her.

    She said, “You see this Yul Edochie ehnnn, 99% of people abusing him are from second wives, third wives, fourth wives ahd fifth wives. Sometimes wife that the family doesn’t know about.

    “Let us stop being silly on the internet. I don’t see anything he has done wrong. I no dem go tear me to pieces when this interview gets uploaded. Why are you guys cursing him and making Regina Daniels your prayer point, only she fit advise you for marriage.”

  • Why I left barely a year into my marriage – Yvonne Jegede opens up

    Why I left barely a year into my marriage – Yvonne Jegede opens up

    Popular Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has opened up about the circumstances that led to the separation from her ex-husband, Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole, in 2019.

    In a snippet of the upcoming episode of “The Honest Bunch” podcast, Jegede disclosed a series of factors that led to end of the  union, after which expressed her regret in choosing love over financial stability in her marriage.

    The actress said her ex-husband inability to handle jokes and tagging playful mannerisms as “disrespect” contributed to their marriage crash.

    “He’s eight years older than me, but the moment we got married, if I tell am say e dey craze he will say I’m disrespecting him. It’s the same me, it’s the same se orie ope (are you crazy) that you know. I’ve always said this for over 10 years,” she said.

    When questioned about her decision to leave the marriage, Jegede clarified that the cause was not merely the perceived disrespect.

    “That was what made me pause, but it was not even close to what ended it,” she noted.

    She added that financial imbalance was the major factor. “Let me just state the fact I was bringing more of the money. Today I’m taking care of my son like nobody exists around me. It’s not easy and it’s not funny. I for go for money,” she stated.

    While recalling her pregnancy period, Jegede said, “I get belle, e know say I get belle, I will go my friend house for Ikoyi go stay,” she recounted, while noting the difficulties she endured.

    In 2019, the mother of one confirmed the end of her marriage to her colleague, Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole, barely a year after their wedding.

    Jegede gained prominence for her role in the film ‘Missing Angel’ which was released in 2004.

    She has since been featured in other Nollywood movies including ‘Blackberry Babes’, ‘Okafor’s Law’,  and ‘Gangs of Lagos’.

  • My son is now asking to know his father – Actress Yvonne Jegede cries out

    My son is now asking to know his father – Actress Yvonne Jegede cries out

    Actress Yvonne Jegede has disclosed that the child she is having with Nollywood actor, Olakunle Fawole, popularly known as Abounce, is now asking to know his father.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Jegede disclosed this while accusing Fawole, her ex-husband, of not visiting or supporting their son, Xavier.

    Recalls that Jegede and Fawole got married back in 2017. However, Jegede shocked many when she revealed that she quit her marriage three months after she was pregnant with Xavier.

    In a chat with fellow Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, Jegede spoke on her failed marriage, saying: “First of all, I dey fear. How I wan tell people say I no wan do again, marriage wey never even reach two years, say I no want. I don see the future say the future no dey so na to reverse comot for there”.

    When Mercy asked if the estranged couple still communicate with each other, Yvonne said: “We don’t talk. He doesn’t come around, he doesn’t call, he doesn’t do nothing. I don’t know what it is that could cause a friendship… because apart from the marriage, we had a good, very solid friendship.

    “I think I still look at that friendship and believe this thing wey we dey experience now, we no suppose to, at least that friendship wey we get supposed to cover up for somethings. He no dey call.

    “Even the first time wey he come house, when he finally publicly accept say na him pikin I born, I give am ultimatum say if he no come, once my pikin reach five years, I go remove his surname comot for him name because I get to put Jegede Fawole for there because I know as I take suffer go America go born the pikin”.

    Jegede also revealed that her ex-husband does not celebrate their son on his birthdays and has never called to ask about his wellbeing.

    “He doesn’t wish him happy birthday on his birthdays. He doesn’t call him to ask after his wellbeing, he just doesn’t care that he has a son somewhere.

    “Your gift is in my hand, yet you don’t care. You see, one moment I dreaded the most is for my child to wake up one day and ask where is my father and it has started happening.

    “One day when he asked, I had to send messages to his siblings to ask him to come and check up on him, but it yielded no result.

    “It was so bad that my father had to represent my son at school for a father’s day event they recently had. It was embarrassing for me but I’m waiting to see when he will show up or if he wouldn’t till the boy turns 18.”

    Meanwhile, Fawole had earlier stated why he does not react to the backlashes and criticisms Jegede throw at him. However, nothing is heard of Fawole on Jegede’s recent disclosure.

  • Actress Yvonne Jegede reveals robbery ordeal in Lagos traffic

    Actress Yvonne Jegede reveals robbery ordeal in Lagos traffic

    Beautiful Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede, has revealed her ordeal in the hands of highway robber on the Oworoshoki end of the Third Mainland Bridge.

    According to her, she was almost robbed at the Third Mainland Bridge at about 9pm on Thursday night.

    However, Jegede said that the traffic she was stuck in, eased out and she left the spot where a man was already targeting her car.

    In a tweet on Friday, she noted that the robber zoomed off as soon as she moved her car.

    She wrote, “Last night at about 9pm, one guy almost robbed me on third mainland bridge, I was lucky the traffic moved a bit so I moved my car and then he took off.”
    The actress warns of the dangers the under bridge at Oworoshoki end of Third mainland bridge post as it habours many dangerous people.

    The actress then called for a sanitization of under the bridge at Oworonshoki, stating that was where the attacker jumped out from.

    Jegede then appeals to her fans to stay safe and avoid Owoshoki under bridge.

  • All I’m waiting for is menopause – Yvonne Jegede declares

    All I’m waiting for is menopause – Yvonne Jegede declares

    Popular actress, Yvonne Jegede has taken to Twitter to share her angst with period cramps which according to her, is getting unbearable.

    The role interpreter, who also condemned those that say period cramps stop when a woman gives birth, revealed that all she is waiting for is menopause as the pain she feels has made her body sore.

    “Whoever came up with that bs talk, “after a woman gives birth, her period cramp stops”. All I’m waiting for is menopause, this pain is getting unbearable. My entire body is sore. God help me”, she wrote on Twitter.

    In an interview, Yvonne Jegede had said her positive mindset to negative situations made her bounce back after her marriage crashed

    She said, “I have kept my body, soul and spirit together and I have always being a positive person and constantly remain one. I don’t know where the energy, contentment or rest of mind comes from for me, I just know that it is factory-fitted. I don’t have to struggle for anything, no matter what problem I am having. I just breeze through.

    “There is one thing about life that I’m very sure about and it’s that time will heal all wounds— be it heartbreak, physical wounds or whatever one is passing through; it’s just a matter of time. My son is fine and I’m very excited about him. We are perfect together. It is a case of two peas in a pod and we don’t need anybody.”

    On how she got her shape back after childbirth, the actress said she tried many things that people said would help her lose weight and also exercised a lot. She said, “I have always been working out. I’ve been into fitness for some time, so I guess my body favours me. If it is said that a particular tea would make one lose weight, I would drink it. I was so committed to getting my shape back.”

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