Polygamy: Yvonne Jegede apologises to May Yul-Edochie

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has issued an apology to May Edochie following her recent comments acknowledging actor Yul Edochie’s polygamy.

Yvonne, in a recent podcast show, responded to criticisms directed at Yul Edochie for taking a second wife, stating that she didn’t see anything wrong with it. However, this led to backlash, prompting Yvonne to clarify her intentions and express regret for any misunderstanding caused by her words during the podcast.

In her apology, Yvonne expressed deep regret that her comments had been perceived as dismissive of Yul Edochie’s estranged wife, May Yul-Edochie. She emphasized that it was never her intention to cause any pain or disrespect and offered a sincere apology for any offense caused.

“I, Yvonne Jegede, would like to address the concerns and backlash that have arisen from my recent interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast where I discussed themes related to my latest film on Amazon Prime, ‘A Father’s Love,'” she began.

“Upon reflecting on the interview, I realized that my words were not articulated in a way that conveyed my true intentions and have been misconstrued as insensitive, particularly towards Mrs. May Edochie, a woman who has endured significant pain and hardship occasioned by an estranged marriage. I deeply regret that my comments were perceived as adding to her distress. It was never my intention to cause any pain or disrespect. I am truly sorry.”

Yvonne stressed that the essence of her interview was to shed light on her new movie and to highlight the cultural aspects of polygamy in society.

“I want to clarify that my remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and to emphasize that how it is practiced is crucial. My goal was to convey that polygamy is part of our culture, but what matters is how it is approached. Unfortunately, my message was lost in my articulation,” she added.