Popular Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede has opened up about her separation from her ex-husband, Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole, in 2019.

Speaking on a snippet of the upcoming episode of “The Honest Bunch” podcast, Jegede expressed regret in choosing love over financial stability in her marriage.

She said her ex-husband’s inability to handle jokes on age difference contributed to their marriage crash.

“He’s eight years older than me, but the moment we got married, if I tell am say e dey craze he will say I’m disrespecting him. It’s the same me, it’s the same se orie ope (are you crazy) that you know. I’ve always said this for over 10 years,” she said.

When questioned about her decision to leave the marriage, Jegede clarified that the cause was not merely the perceived disrespect.

“That was what made me pause, but it was not even close to what ended it,” she noted.

She disclosed that financial imbalance added to their separation. “Let me just state the fact I was bringing more of the money. Today I’m taking care of my son like nobody exists around me. It’s not easy and it’s not funny. I for go for money,” she stated.

While recalling her pregnancy period, Jegede said, “I get belle, e know say I get belle, I will go my friend house for Ikoyi go stay,” she recounted, while noting the difficulties she endured.

In 2019, the mother of one confirmed the end of her marriage to fellow actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole, barely a year after they tied the knot.