Yvonne Jegede

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, south-south Nigeria on the 25th of August 1983. She had her primary education in Lagos State, and secondary education in Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria, before proceeding to the Girne American University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in International Relations.

CAREER

Yvonne Jegede started her movie career in 2004 when she featured in the Nollywood movie Missing Angels. Her first major camera debut came up in 2005 with her appearance in the now popular music video for "African Queen" by 2Face Idibia. After her university education in 2012, she came back to Nollywood and starred in movies including Okafor's Law, Single and Married and 10 Days in Sun City. In 2015, she produced her first movie 3 is Company where she starred as the lead character. In late 2016, she was the cover in the wedding edition of Genevieve Magazine.

PERSONAL LIFE

Yvonne Jegede is a single mother and has a son named Xavier Jegede. On 1 November 2021, she celebrated his third birthday and spoke of his importance in her life.