Actress Yvonne Jegede has revealed details about her unsuccessful marriage to actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole.
In a teaser for the next episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Jegede discussed the reasons for their divorce, pointing to financial differences and an age gap as significant factors.
Jegede confirmed that she was the main provider in the marriage, stating that she was “bringing in more of the money.”
She also regretted prioritising love over financial stability, saying, “I would have gone for money instead of love.”
The actress disclosed that her ex-husband’s sensitivity to jokes and their age difference played a role in their marriage’s downfall.
She mentioned that Fawole, an eight-year-old senior, often interpreted her jokes as disrespect, creating tension between them.
Jegede and Fawole married in 2018, but their union ended within a year.
Since the split, Jegede said she has taken on the sole responsibility of caring for their son, a task she admits is challenging.
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 have liked it 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 exists around me. It’s not easy. I would have gone for money instead of love.”
