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February 3, 2026
Yvonne Jegede
Born
1983-08-25 (age 42)
Place of Birth
Agenebode, Edo State
Occupations
film producer, model, television personality
Years Active
2004 - Present
Spouse
Olakunle Fawole
Alma Mater
Girne American University
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Biography
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, model, television personality and producer, she hails from Agenebode in Edo state, she attended her primary and secondary school in Lagos, she gained breakthrough after appearing in the music video of 2face Idibia African Queen with Annie Idibia Macaulay, she has starred in various movies.
EARLY LIFE
Yvonne Jegede was born in Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria on 25 August 1983. She had her primary education in Lagos State, secondary education in Langtang, Plateau State, and graduated from Girne American University with a bachelor's degree in International Relations.
CAREER
She started her movie career in 2004 with Missing Angels. She rose to prominence with a cameo in 2Baba's 'African Queen' music video in 2005. After university in 2012, she starred in films including Okafor's Law, Single and Married, and 10 Days in Sun City. She produced her first movie 3 is Company in 2015.
PERSONAL LIFE
Yvonne Jegede is a single mother. She has a son named Xavier Jegede.
Filmography
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The First Lady
2026
Roles in The First Lady
- Played the character of Sandra.
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Roles in Devil In Disguise
- Played the character of Kate.
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Roles in Love Between Two Altars
- Played the character of Aminat.
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Roles in Greatest Oath: The Rescue
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Roles in Grandpa Must Obey
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Thinline
2025
Roles in Thinline
- Played the character of Omoye.
Box Office
Weekly Top Grossing1
3 Cold Dishes
₦5,331,351.00
Week 51
2
Gingerrr
₦12,727,775.00
Week 47
3
Gingerrr
₦21,139,500.00
Week 46
4
The Herd
₦16,977,673.00
Week 46
5
3 Cold Dishes
₦15,261,240.00
Week 46
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