Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has revealed that she ended her marriage due to earning more income than her husband.
In 2019, less than a year after their wedding, Yvonne disclosed that her marriage to fellow actor Olakunle “Abounce” Fawole had fallen apart.
In a video teaser for the latest episode of “The Honest Bunch” podcast, the actress expressed regret for prioritizing love over financial stability.
She mentioned that her ex-husband, being older, often misinterpreted her jokes as disrespectful, which contributed to their divorce.
She said, “He [my ex-husband] is eight years older than me. But once we got married, if I said, ‘You dey crease,’ he would claim I was disrespecting him.
“But that wasn’t the main reason I left the marriage. To be honest, I was the primary breadwinner. I’m taking care of my son as if no one else exists around me. It’s not easy. I should have chosen financial security over love.”
Besides her acting career, Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality, known for producing “3 is Company.”
She gained prominence after her cameo in the music video “African Queen” by 2Face Idibia, alongside Annie Macaulay.