Nollywood actress and movie producer Yvonne Jegede is celebrating 20 years in the movie industry.
Taking to her Instagram page to share a glamorous photo of herself, she said she couldn’t believe it had been 20 years since she made her debut in the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood. She noted that it has been 20 years of telling stories, interpreting different roles, and assuming various personalities.
She said she started out as an innocent 20-year-old, who never knew how much it would it would change her life. Yvonne expressed gratitude to her producers, cast, and crew who have worked with her and accepted her flaws, strengths, and weaknesses. She noted how some of them are no longer her colleagues, but family.
She also gave a shout-out to her fans and fanmily.
“I can’t believe that it’s been 20 years already!
20 years since I made my debut in the world’s 2nd largest movie industry: our own beloved Nollywood.
20 years of telling stories
20 years of interpreting different roles
20 years of taking on different personalities
Starting out as an innocent 20-year-old, I would never have known how much it would change my life
Thank you to every producer, cast, and crew member who has worked with me over the years & accepted my flaws, strengths & weaknesses.
Some of you are no longer my colleagues, but you’re now my family.
Huge thanks to all the fans, you’re my fanMILY
It’s time to celebrate 20 years of being The Yvonne Jegede because:
For me, life begins at 20!
Watch this space!”.
