Nollywood Star Yvonne Jegede has issued a sincere apology to May Yul Edochie, the ex- wife of her colleague Yul Edochie, after their controversial podcast with Nedu and the Honest Bunch crew.

In the podcast, Yvonne Jegede discussed the difficulties and challenges she faced during her own marriage before deciding to end it.

She also made a reference to those who support Ned Nwoko’s polygamous lifestyle and blast Yul Edochie, which many interpreted as an insult to May’s own issues with her ex-husband.

After receiving backlash for the podcast, Yvonne Jegede apologized to her fans and May Edochie, as many believed that May was provoked by the discussion.

The mother of one apologize for not effectively expressing her true intentions. She recognized the pain and difficulties May Edochie experienced in her marriage, expressing deep remorse for the misinterpretation of her previous statement.

In a statement titled “My Apology and Clarification on the Recent Podcast Interview”, Yvonne Jegede wrote,

“Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2024 – 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.”

Upon reflecting on the interview, I realize 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 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.

My intention in the interview was to highlight the important societal issues depicted in my film, which tells the story of a man raising four children who are not biologically his own. I was excited to address this societal issue through my film. However, in the process of discussing these themes, my words were misinterpreted. I spoke about my own failed marriage and the struggles of single mothers, aiming to shed light on these challenges.

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

I want to stress that my comments were not intended to trivialize the pain of Mrs. May Edochie or any woman going through similar struggles. I do not claim to have advanced knowledge of the personal circumstances between Yul Edochie and his ex-wife. I aimed to communicate that we all make wrong decisions and sometimes, those decisions happen in marriages, and we should do something about them instead of enduring perpetual pain. In doing something about it, some people, separate, some divorce while some seek the help of professionals…

I firmly believe that everyone deserves love, attention and care most especially women. I apologize if my statements did not effectively convey this sentiment. I am grateful for the opportunity to clarify my intentions and express my sincere apologies to anyone who was hurt by my words.

Thank you for your understanding and support.”