The news that has left fans buzzing is that Olakunle Fawole, the son of the late actress Bukky Ajayi, has spoken about his failed marriage to Yvonne Jegede.
The couple, who were considered one of Nollywood's most enduring friendships that blossomed into marriage, tied the knot in a traditional ceremony in February 2017 after being friends for about 14 years. They had a son together, Xavier, born in 2018.
However, barely two years after their wedding, the marriage collapsed, with Yvonne confirming their separation in March 2019. She revealed at the time that they had stopped living together while she was only a few months pregnant.
In a recent interview on With Chude, hosted by Chude Jideonwo, Kunle opened up about his relationship with Yvonne. He stated that although he no longer loves her romantically, he would still risk his life to protect her. His reasons for this are clear: she is the mother of his child.
"If I'm somewhere and she's in trouble, somebody is doing something, I'll try my best to kill the person," Kunle said.
When asked directly if he still loved Yvonne, Kunle replied, "No." However, he clarified that the end of their romantic relationship had not diminished his sense of responsibility towards her.
Kunle's words on their relationship have sparked a lot of conversation on social media, with fans praising his maturity and dedication to their son.
Yvonne Jegede first met Kunle during her frequent visits to his mother's home in Lagos. Their friendship gradually evolved into a close bond that lasted for about 14 years before they considered a romantic relationship.
The pair kept their relationship out of the public eye until Kunle proposed to Yvonne on her birthday in August 2016, confirming long-standing speculation about their closeness.
Their chemistry was evident during a joint appearance on Africa Magic's Jara programme, where they participated in couple-themed games and answered several questions in remarkable agreement.
Seven months after their engagement, the couple celebrated their traditional wedding on 4 February 2017 in Surulere, Lagos, in the presence of family members, friends, and several Nollywood celebrities.
The love story between Kunle Fawole and Yvonne Jegede was once regarded as one of Nollywood's most enduring friendships that blossomed into marriage before ending in a widely publicised separation.
Their shared responsibility as parents remains paramount, stressing that Yvonne will always deserve his protection because of the bond they share through their son.
It's clear that Kunle Fawole's maturity and dedication to their son have left a lasting impression on fans, and his words on their relationship have sparked a lot of conversation on social media.