Yvonne Jegede apologises to May Yul-Edochie over polygamy comments
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has tendered an apology to May Edochie over her recent comment acknowledging actor Yul Edochie polygamy.
Recall Yvonne, in a recent podcast show, reacted to criticisms directed to Yul Edochie for taking a second wife, stating that she doesn't see anything wrong with it.
Yvonne, in response to the backlash, clarified her intentions and expressed regret for any misunderstanding caused by her words during her time on the podcast.
She expressed deep regret that her comments had been perceived as dismissive of Yul Edochie's estranged wife May Yul-Edochie.
She emphasised that it was never her intention to cause any pain or disrespect and offered a sincere apology for any offence caused.
She began, "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 realised 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."
The actress went on to stress that the essence of her interview was to shed light on her new movie, adding that her statement was to highlight the cultural aspects of polygamy in our society.
"I want to clarify that my remarks about polygamy were meant to reflect its cultural context and to emphasise 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, my message was lost in my articulation."
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