Yvonne Jegede ridiculed online for ‘going bald in 2024’ for movie role

• Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has stirred discussion online after shaving her head for an upcoming movie role.
• In a video on Instagram, she discussed her decision, emphasizing the importance of immersing herself in her characters.
• Jegede stated that going bald is about more than appearance; it allows her to connect more deeply with her role.
• The decision has received mixed responses online, with some fans praising her boldness, while others question the necessity of such drastic changes In 2024, considering today’s advancements in technology and makeup.

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has ignited a heated discussion online after shaving her head for an upcoming movie role.

In a video posted on her Instagram account, Jegede explained her decision, emphasizing her commitment to fully immersing herself in her roles, even when it means stepping outside her comfort zone.

According to her, going bald is more than just a change in appearance; it’s about diving deeply into the character she embodies.

In addition to this dramatic physical transformation, Jegede is also learning to speak Yoruba for her role in the film titled AJA.

“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, Jegede’s decision has received mixed reactions on social media. While many fans commend her dedication and willingness to take risks for her craft, others have questioned the necessity of such a drastic alteration, suggesting that advancements in technology and makeup could achieve similar effects without changing her appearance.

Netizens Reactions…

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”.