Yvonne Jegede Cries Out, Says I Regret Marrying For Love Instead Of Money
Popular Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede recently opened up about her 2019 separation from her ex-husband, Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole, in a candid discussion on the upcoming episode of “The Honest Bunch” podcast.
Jegede expressed regret over prioritizing love over financial stability in her marriage, revealing that their relationship was strained by her ex-husband’s sensitivity to jokes about their age difference.
Despite being eight years older, Fawole took offense to her playful comments, which he had previously accepted for over a decade.
“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 explained.
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However, Jegede clarified that the issue of perceived disrespect was not the primary cause of their separation. She pointed to financial imbalances as a significant factor, noting that she was the primary breadwinner during their marriage.
“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.
Reflecting on her pregnancy, Jegede recounted the difficulties she faced, including staying at a friend’s house in Ikoyi during her pregnancy while dealing with the challenges alone.
In 2019, Yvonne Jegede confirmed the end of her marriage to fellow actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole, barely a year after their wedding. The actress continues to manage her responsibilities as a single mother, focusing on raising her son.
