“Shows you how backward we are” – Reactions as Yvonne Jegede goes bald for a new movie role, learns Yoruba language

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has created a stir online as she goes bald for a new movie role.

The movie star, via her Instagram page, shared a video of her cutting her hair as she revealed that she made the bold decision to showcase her dedication to her craft and the depth she brings to her character. In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she said she always believed that to tell a story authentically, one must be willing to give everything to the role, even if it means stepping out of one’s comfort zone.

According to her, she knew she had to go beyond just the dialogue and emotions, and needed to make a physical transformation that would connect her even deeper with the character. For her, cutting her hair wasn’t just about changing her appearance but about shedding her comfort and embracing a new side of herself for the sake of the story.

Yvonne also revealed she is learning to speak the Yoruba language.

“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”.

“WHY I CUT MY HAIR: MY BOLD TRANSFORMATION “

I have always believed that to tell a story authentically, you must be willing to give everything to the role—even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. This belief is what guided my decision to cut my hair for my ongoing movie, “AJA.” It wasn’t an easy decision, but for me, it was necessary to fully embody the character I’ve been entrusted to bring to life.

“AJA” is a powerful film, produced by the incredibly talented Titi Orire, and it tells a story that demands depth and transformation. We’re currently filming in Badagry, Nigeria, a location that adds to the richness and authenticity of the story. The movie features some of Nollywood’s finest talents, including Rotimi Fakunle, Bianca Ugowanne, and Gbohunmi David, and there’s a special appearance from a big name in the industry that I know will excite audiences.

For this role, I knew I had to go beyond just the dialogue and emotions; I needed to make a physical transformation that would connect me even deeper with the character. Cutting my hair wasn’t just about changing my appearance, it was about shedding my comfort and embracing a new side of myself for the sake of the story. I’ve always believed that as an actor, you have to be ready to push boundaries, and this role is doing that for me.

This decision also reflects my dedication to my craft. I take acting seriously, and I believe in fully immersing myself in every role I take on. “AJA” is a unique project that will challenge me, and I’m ready to give it everything I have. It’s not just about looking the part, but becoming the character from the inside out.

I’m incredibly excited about what we’re creating with “AJA,” and I can’t wait for you all to experience this film. It’s a story that I believe will resonate with audiences, and I’m honored to be part of such a talented team. Thank you for your continued support as I take on this new chapter in my career”.

See reactions below,

One Moby Akins wrote, “Shows you how backward we are. Nobody’s doing this anymore. There are prosthetics for this

One Jhenni_o wrote, “In 2024, with how technology has advanced around the world. Do we still need to cut our hair to play a movie role?

One Kemisola_mi wrote, “There’s a way they could achieve this without going bald tho

One Ty_phili wrote, “Noo. It’s 2024, can’t the make-up costume have done something”.

Yvonne isn’t the only one who has transformed for a movie role. In May, Jide Awobona called out popular film director and screenwriter Abey Jomo over his epic transformation. He revealed that he was placed on a heavy, strict diet for his character and shared a screenshot of the strict rules he was given. Questioning what he had done to him, he lamented over the rules.

Also, Bukunmi Oluwasina had proven how far she can go in interpreting her movie roles by shaving her hair and going on a diet. According to her, in her ten years of being an actor, this role was the most challenging and breathtaking role she had ever played. However, she was glad she can wear it like a dress.