Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede comes under criticism after going bald for an upcoming movie role, demonstrating her dedication to her craft and her willingness to make bold transformations for her art.
Sharing the process in a video on her Instagram page, Jegede explained her decision, stating that she believes in fully committing to her roles, even if it means stepping out of her comfort zone.
For her, going bald was not just about appearance but about immersing herself more deeply into the character she portrays.
Additionally, Yvonne shared that she is learning to speak the Yoruba language for the role, further showcasing her dedication to representing the character accurately.
“I love my job too much not to take risks… I see myself as a tool to convey the appropriate message, if the script deserves it, I will do whatever needs to be done to give the story life.
Apart from this drastic change, I am learning to speak proper Yoruba language. AJA is a love story… A provoking story that will have you on your feet,” she captioned the post.
However, her decision has received mixed reactions from fans and followers. While some praised her dedication, others questioned the necessity of such a drastic move, given advancements in technology and makeup.
Reactions as Yvonne Jegede goes bald for movie
Moby Akins commented: “Shows you how backward we are. Nobody’s doing this anymore. There are prosthetics for this.”
Jhenni_o added: “In 2024, with how technology has advanced around the world. Do we still need to cut our hair to play a movie role?”
Kemisola_mi reacted: “There’s a way they could achieve this without going bald tho.”
Ty_phili noted: “Noo. It’s 2024, can’t the make-up costume have done something”.
