Abounce Opens Up on Ex-Wife Yvonne Jegede: ‘I Don’t Love Her Anymore, But I’ll Always Protect Her’

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Olakunle 'Abounce' Fawole has opened up about his relationship with ex-wife Yvonne Jegede, saying that while the romantic feelings are gone, his respect for her remains because she is the mother of his son.

Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Abounce said he no longer loves Jegede but would never hesitate to protect her if she were in danger.

According to him, his responsibility toward her is rooted in the fact that they share a child together.

"I don't love her anymore, and I don't have feelings for her, but I respect and honour her because she is the mother of my son. If she is ever in danger, I will risk my life to protect her and make sure she is safe."

Abounce and Yvonne Jegede met while working on the television drama Behind the Siege. After years of dating, they got married in a lavish ceremony in Lagos in February 2018.

However, the marriage ended less than a year later while Jegede was pregnant with their son, Xavier.

Over the years, Yvonne has publicly alleged that her former husband has not been actively involved in their son's upbringing. In previous interviews, she described him as an absent father, claiming he rarely visited their son or celebrated his birthdays.

The actress also disclosed that financial pressure contributed to the collapse of their marriage, stating that she was contributing more financially than her husband at the time. She later admitted regretting choosing love over financial stability.

Despite their troubled past, Yvonne has since hinted that she has found love again, occasionally sharing romantic gifts from her current partner on social media.

Opinion

Abounce's comments reflect a distinction that many separated couples strive to make: the end of a marriage does not necessarily erase mutual respect. His willingness to say he would protect his ex-wife because she is the mother of his child is a mature sentiment in principle.

However, public statements are only one part of the story. Since Yvonne has previously made serious claims about his involvement as a father, many observers are likely to judge the situation based more on consistent actions than interviews. Ultimately, healthy co-parenting is measured less by words and more by the commitment both parents show in supporting their child's well-being.