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Why I left my marriage after one year – Yvonne Jegede
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has revealed that she walked out of her marriage because she was contributing more financially than her ex-husband, Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole.
Abounce, the son of a late actress, Bukky Ajayi, married Yvonne at a simple but classy wedding ceremony in Lagos in February 2018.
The couple met in 2004 on the set of Tade Ogidan’s famous drama series, ‘Behind the Siege’.
Sadly, in March 2019, Yvonne confirmed that her then-one-year-old marriage crashed three months after she welcomed their son.
Speaking in the teaser of the upcoming episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, the ‘Okafor Law’ actress said she regretted choosing love instead of money.
She stated that her ex-husband taking every joke as disrespect because he was older than her was also part of the reason for their divorce.
She said: “He [my ex-husband] is eight years older than me. But the moment we got married, if I tell am say, ‘You dey crease, ‘ he would say I’m disrespecting him. I would if it was the same person I got married to.
“But that wasn’t the main reason I left the marriage. Let me just say the fact, I was bringing more of the money. I’m taking care of my son like nobody exist around me. It’s not easy. I would have gone for money instead of love.”
In 2022, Yvonne revealed that her short-lived marriage and eventual divorce were a phase and that she appreciates the experience.
She also revealed she single-handedly went to the United States to deliver their child.
“When it was time to put his name, I said that as long as I carried all the burden, emotionally, financially and otherwise, I would put my surname with his surname.
“So I put a compound name, Jegede-Fawole. I told him I would remove Fawole if he didn’t accept that he was his child. When he came and took a picture with the baby, the bloggers finally left me alone because he had accepted that it was his child,” she added.
Since that day, she said, Abounce has never returned to their house.
“He has never called. His son turned one; no call, no text message to say happy birthday. I’m not even asking him to contact me. We no dey the same path again, but your gift dey my hand.
“I even dropped a message for his family members because I dreaded this moment when my child would wake up one day and say where my daddy is. And we got to that stage. I was shaken,” she added.
Despite being divorced, the actress described her ex-husband as a person with a kind heart, saying that was what informed her decision to marry him.
She also said that their issues while married were not enough to lead to a divorce, but unfortunately, they did.
Separation rumours began trailing their marriage some weeks after reports surfaced that Yvonne had moved out of her husband’s house.
Later in an interview, the actress revealed that she quit the marriage three months after she got pregnant with her son, Xavier.
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality; 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.
Born in Agenebode, Edo state, Jegede made her debut into Nollywood in 2004 when she acted in the movie ‘Missing Angel’. After her debut and starting to rise she had to leave Nigeria to study abroad before she returned into movie industry couple years ago.
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has credited MI Abaga for mentoring him and teaching him how to rap, attributing his success to the training
Nigerian rap artist Ice Prince Zamani, widely known as Ice Prince, has openly discussed his journey within Nigeria’s vibrant music and rap scene.
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In a recent interview with Isbaeu, Ice Prince acknowledged his fellow rapper MI Abaga for his pivotal role in his development, stating that MI personally taught him the intricacies of rap and served as his mentor.
During the conversation, Ice Prince affectionately referred to MI as his older brother, revealing that he underwent years of training under MI’s guidance.
He directly attributed his achievements in the industry to the mentorship and comprehensive training he received from MI Abaga.
Ice Prince confidently asserted his abilities: “I can rap on any beat, with anybody, any rapper and I will stand out. I’m not going to have a wack verse on a song. I’m not saying other rappers cannot rap or do their thing but it can’t be said that I’m wack. I was brought up by the best, shout out to MI Abaga. I rapped with MI for years. That’s my big brother, he taught me how to do this and he taught me well.”
The rapper, who rose to prominence following the release of his 2011 hit single “Oleku,” has since established himself as one of the leading figures in Nigerian rap music.
Ice Prince previously shared that his passion for rap ignited partly because he lacked the financial means to pursue further education at university.
This revelation adds another layer to his journey and underscores the significant impact of MI Abaga’s mentorship on his successful career.
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CKay concludes recording agreement with Warner Music South Africa, hints at new horizons
International Afrobeats star CKay has officially ended his recording agreement with Warner Music South Africa in a mutual and strategic decision, signaling a new chapter in his career
Renowned international Afrobeats artist CKay has officially concluded his recording agreement with Warner Music South Africa, marking the end of a significant chapter in his burgeoning career.
Also read: CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ becomes highest RIAA certified Nigerian song
The artist, celebrated for his global chart-topping hits such as “Love Nwantiti,” “Emiliana,” and numerous others, confirmed that the decision to not renew his contract was a mutual and strategic one between him and the record label.
Speaking about this development, CKay expressed gratitude for his time with Warner Music South Africa while also expressing anticipation for future endeavors.
“Every journey has a beginning and an end, and my journey with Warner Music South Africa was a very important one which i’m grateful for. Now it’s time for me to explore new energy and new horizons,” the artist stated.
With an impressive track record boasting over 2 billion streams across various platforms and a reputation for propelling Afrobeats onto the global stage, CKay’s next career move is highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike.
Sources close to the artist suggest that a major announcement is imminent, and followers can expect a fresh wave of music and a new artistic direction in the coming weeks.
“Every journey has a beginning and an end, and my journey with Warner Music South Africa was a very important one which i’m grateful for. Now it’s time for me to explore new energy and new horizons,” said CKay.
In the previous year, CKay took a significant step in his career by launching his own record label, Boyfriend Music Limited. This venture was co-founded with his long-time friend and manager, Joseph Salubi, indicating a move towards greater creative control and ownership of his musical output.
CKay’s ascent to stardom began with the release of his groundbreaking hit song ‘Love Nwantiti’ in 2019. The track rapidly evolved into one of Afrobeats’ most successful exports, introducing Nigerian music to vast new audiences worldwide.
Following a surge in popularity on TikTok in 2021, the smash hit single achieved remarkable success, eventually being certified 8 times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
‘Love Nwantiti,’ the lead track from CKay’s EP ‘CKay The First,’ continues to hold its record as the most certified Nigerian song in the United States.
Prior to his association with Warner Music South Africa, CKay was initially signed to Loopy Music, which later merged with Chocolate City in 2015.
Under the Chocolate City label, he released his second extended play, ‘CKay the First,’ which featured the global sensation ‘Love Nwantiti.’ In 2021, CKay clarified that he was signed to Warner Music South Africa, marking the beginning of the journey that has now come to a close.
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