NOLLYWOOD actress, Yvonne Jegede recently opened up about her marriage to ex-husband Olakunle 'Abounce' Fawole on The Honest Bunch Podcast. She revealed that after they got married, he began to pick fights over her tone and emphasised their age gap, which he never did before.
Jegede stated, "He is eight years older than me. But the moment we got married, if I tell am say, 'You dey craze,' he would say I'm disrespecting him. I would then be like, 'It's the same me, same thing I've been saying for over 10 years."
Jegede also disclosed that financial capabilities played a significant role in her decision to leave the marriage. She revealed that she was the primary breadwinner and is now solely responsible for taking care of their son.
Jegede admitted, "Let me just state the fact; I was bringing more of the money. Now I'm taking care of my son like nobody exists around me and it's not easy, it's not funny."
In a moment of honesty, Jegede expressed her regret over prioritising love over financial stability. She said, "I should have gone for money instead of love. Let me be very honest."
This revelation highlights the complexities of marriage and the importance of financial compatibility.