Hollywood Wanted A Light-Skinned Nigerian, But I Fought For Abisola To Be Dark-Skinned – Gina Yashere
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Daily Post · Jun 3, 2026
Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has criticised the way the President Bola Tinubu administration is handling the insecurity in the country. The
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Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has criticised the way the President Bola Tinubu administration is handling the insecurity in the country. The
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Jun 3, 2026
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Yvonne Jegede, born on August 25, 1983, in Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria, is a renowned Nollywood actress, producer, model, and TV personality. She gained prominence with a cameo in 2Face Idibia’s “African Queen” music video. Her acting debut was in the 2004 film Missing Angels. After earning a degree in International Relations from Girne American University, she returned to Nollywood, starring in films like Okafor’s Law and 10 Days in Sun City. In 2015, she produced and starred in 3 is Company. Yvonne is a single mother to her son, Xavier, and continues to influence the Nigerian entertainment industry
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