Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has broken her silence on the widely discussed social media rift with fellow actress Annie Idibia, putting to rest speculations about a severed close friendship by stating one never truly existed.
The Unfollow Drama That Sparked Controversy
The tension became public after Yvonne Jegede, celebrating 20 years in the Nigerian film industry, shared a post in December 2025 thanking music legend 2Baba and his wife, Natasha, for attending her anniversary event. This gesture drew sharp criticism from some netizens who felt she should have shown public solidarity with Annie Idibia, 2Baba's estranged wife, who has been embroiled in marital rumours with the singer.
Amid the online backlash, which included accusations of betrayal, observers noted that the two actresses had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Yvonne, however, stood her ground. She defended her actions in a firm Instagram post, writing about choosing to "respect people’s choices" and "see the good in people."
Jegede's Blunt Clarification in Radio Interview
The most direct explanation came during a recent radio interview. Yvonne Jegede clarified the nature of her relationship with Annie Idibia, describing it as distant and primarily professional. She explicitly stated that the public had exaggerated a friendship that was not there.
"Apart from the video (African Queen), I don't think anybody has seen us together before. We don't have common friends," Jegede revealed during the interview, referring to their shared appearance in 2Baba's iconic music video.
Her comments served as a clear boundary, indicating that their interaction was limited to that professional collaboration and did not extend into a personal or close friendship.
Social Media Reactions and Broader Context
The revelation sparked varied reactions from Nigerian social media users. One user, @uche_leona, questioned whether Yvonne had offered private support to Annie during her difficult times. Another, @jaysonofbeatrice, offered philosophical support to Jegede with a metaphorical village adage.
This incident is not Yvonne Jegede's first recent entanglement in public controversy. Legit.ng also reported that media personality Nedu had sent her a message after she apologized to May Edochie for comments made on his podcast, urging her to stand by her words.
The episode highlights the intense scrutiny Nollywood personalities face regarding their public alliances and private relationships, especially when connected to high-profile marital dramas.
