Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede has issued a heartfelt apology to May Yul Edochie, the estranged wife of her colleague Yul Edochie, following a controversial podcast interview.
Recall that in a recent interview, the movie star discussed her own failed marriage and referenced polygamy, stating that she saw nothing wrong with Yul Edochie’s decision to take a second wife.
She questioned why people were criticizing Yul and making Regina a “prayer point”.
Jegede’s comments sparked backlash from fans and supporters of May Yul Edochie, who felt her words were hurtful and dismissive of May’s pain.
The actress was accused of trivializing May’s experiences and being insensitive to her situation.
In response to the backlash, Yvonne Jegede issued a lengthy apology statement, acknowledging May Edochie ‘s pain and hardship and expressing deep regret for any distress caused.
She clarified her intentions, stating that her remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and emphasize the importance of approach.
In her words;
“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.”
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