Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality, notable for producing, acting and featuring in so many Nollywood movies. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video African Queen by 2Face Idibia alongside Annie Macaulay

Yvonne Jegede was born in Agenebode, Edo State, south-south Nigeria on the 25th of August 1983. As a teenager, she wanted to be a beauty queen and becoming the next Miss Nigeria. Sadly, her dreams could not come to reality, no thanks to her height. However, she was later to become an actress. Though her parents never welcomed the idea of her becoming an actress but was later convinced after acting at their local church, Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Education

Yvonne Jegede 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.

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 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.