“Marriage Is Overrated” – Nollywood Actress Yvonne Jegede Shares Candid Views on Relationships and Remarriage

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has sparked conversations with her recent remarks describing marriage as "overrated," while emphasizing that she remains open to the idea of remarrying if it happens naturally.

In an interview on Naija FM Lagos, the 42-year-old star explained that she is not actively seeking marriage but has learned from life experiences not to rule it out entirely. "I am open to remarriage if it comes, but I am not looking for it. I have learned not to say ‘never’," Jegede stated.

Reflecting on common relationship patterns, she noted: “I think marriage is overrated. A lot of people who dated for 10 to 15 years got married and they broke up within 2 to 3 years. Sometimes, you wonder why such couples didn’t just remain unmarried. Because when they add the marriage tag, a lot of intolerance gets in the way.”

Jegede suggested that cohabitation with a loved one could provide companionship and stability without the added pressures often associated with formal marriage.

Her comments come years after her own marriage to actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole ended in 2019, less than a year after their union.

The actress's candid perspective has resonated widely on social media, prompting discussions about modern relationships, societal expectations, and the evolving views on marriage in contemporary society.