Yvonne Jegede | |
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| Born | August 25, 1983 Agenebode, Edo State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Girne American University |
| Known for | Producing 3 is Company |
| Notable work | Missing Angels |
| Spouse | Olakunle Fawole |
| Children | Xavier Jegede |
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, [1] film producer, model, and television personality; [2] notable for producing 3 is Company. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video African Queen by 2Face Idibia alongside Annie Macaulay. [3]
Yvonne Jegede was born in Agenebode, Edo State, south-south Nigeria on the 25th of August 1983. [4] She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos State, Nigeria, before proceeding to the Girne American University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in International Relations. [5]
Yvonne Jegede started her movie career in 2004 when she featured in the Nollywood movie Missing Angels. [6] Her first major camera debut came up in 2005 with her appearance in the now popular music video 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. [7]
In late 2016, she was the cover in the wedding edition of Genevieve Magazine . [8]
On 1 November 2021, Yvonne Jegede, who is a single mother, celebrated the third birthday of her son, and spoke of his importance in her life. [9]
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