When actress Yvonne Jegede speaks out, you know she means business. In a powerful Instagram post, she told colleague Regina Daniels bluntly:...
When actress Yvonne Jegede speaks out, you know she means business. In a powerful Instagram post, she told colleague Regina Daniels bluntly: if there’s domestic violence, the first priority is to leave and live. With the public already watching closely after domestic-abuse allegations made against Regina’s husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, Jegede’s message cuts through the noise — reminiscent of when actor Uche Jombo publicly supported victims of abuse in the industry, proving silence isn’t always golden.
Nollywood star Yvonne Jegede has stepped firmly into the spotlight, offering unwavering support to Regina Daniels as whispers of domestic violence swirl around her marriage. In a social-media post that caught hearts and headlines, Jegede told Regina: “If domestic violence is involved, leave to live. Do not let bitter and jobless internet trolls bully you. There’s no excuse for domestic violence!”
Her message came at a time when public reactions were split — some rallying behind the young actress, others pointing fingers and judging. Jegede didn’t hold back: she called out online mockery and senior industry colleagues who laughed at Regina’s predicament. “Everybody has a story… one way or the other we are intertwined, we are connected,” she wrote.
What makes this so relatable is the broader context: when domestic violence stories emerged earlier this year in Nollywood, such as the public-fight case involving actress Funke Akindele’s lawyer ex-husband, the industry was forced to confront how often silence shields hurt. Here, Jegede refuses silence. She emphasised that safety and health must come first. “I’m not one of those people who ask you to man up. Bros, you carry your bag for your own health, mental health. You pick your bag and you go. You know, it is better for you to live to tell the story than for you to stay and die.”
The conversation around Regina Daniels is complex. Her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, has publicly made serious allegations of drug and alcohol abuse against her — claims she hasn’t responded to. Now, Jegede’s intervention shifts part of the narrative toward the voiceless side of the story: the young wife.
Online reactions poured in. One user said: “Since yesterday, I’ve been angry… tomorrow someone else will be going through worse and won’t speak out.” Others opposed Jegede’s remarks: one wrote, “She said she’d rather cry in a Ferrari. Why fight for someone who already chose her poison?” The mix shows how raw the public emotion is.
At the heart of it: when a public figure speaks out against domestic violence in Nigeria, it does more than raise awareness—it challenges taboos. Jegede’s post isn’t just about Regina; it’s a signal to all victims: you deserve safety. She draws a line in the sand.
Conclusion
Yvonne Jegede’s direct appeal to Regina Daniels shines a light on the all-too-silent crisis of domestic violence in celebrity lives and beyond. Whether Regina listens, speaks out, or steps away remains to be seen, but one message is clear: survival and dignity matter more than silence. The industry is watching, and so are the millions of people who see themselves in this story.