A fresh wave of social media drama has hit Nollywood, with actresses Annie Macaulay and Yvonne Jegede severing their Instagram connection. The digital rift occurred shortly after Jegede publicly praised music icon 2Baba and his wife, Natasha, amidst ongoing rumours about the couple's marriage.
The Praise That Sparked Controversy
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Yvonne Jegede took to her Instagram to express gratitude to 2Baba and Natasha for attending her '20 Years on Stage' celebration. In her post, she described the moment as a 'full circle' event, highlighting that 2Baba played a pivotal role in kickstarting her acting journey two decades ago.
However, this public tribute quickly backfired. Netizens flooded her comments section, accusing Jegede of ignoring and failing to show support for Annie Macaulay, who is 2Baba's estranged wife. The criticism centered on the perceived insensitivity of publicly celebrating the new couple while Macaulay's marital situation remains a public topic.
Yvonne Jegede's Firm Defense
Facing the backlash, Yvonne Jegede stood her ground. She addressed her detractors directly in a follow-up statement, clarifying her personal principles. "I chose to respect people's choices," she wrote. "I chose to see the good in people and, where necessary, give them my honest opinion in private. Show people love when they are at their lowest. Don't throw the baby with the bathing water."
Her defense emphasized a preference for private support and respect for individual life decisions, rather than public posturing. Despite this explanation, the act of unfollowing between the two stars suggests a deeper personal rift may have been triggered by the public discourse.
Netizens React to the Unfollowing Drama
The unfollowing move has fueled intense speculation and debate among fans on social media. Many users have taken sides, analyzing the friendship and the implications of Jegede's actions.
One user, @uche_leona, questioned: "I hope when Annie was going through such a situation, Yvonne reached out to her?... Anyways, 2025 has truly revealed a lot."
Another, @afam_bu_ijeoma, stated bluntly: "She's not a good friend, so it's good Annie is keeping her distance."
User @msfavoured criticized the lengthy post: "Nah Yvonne messed up... What's with all the long chronicles? A simple thanks for coming will suffice."
These reactions highlight how celebrity interactions, especially concerning sensitive personal matters like marriage, are intensely scrutinized by the Nigerian public. The incident also recalls a previous controversy where media personality Nedu challenged Jegede to stand by her words after she apologized to May Edochie for comments made on his podcast.
The unfollowing incident between Annie Macaulay and Yvonne Jegede underscores the complex intersection of celebrity friendships, public loyalty, and private respect in the age of social media. As the story develops, it remains a talking point about where public figures draw the line between personal allegiance and public courtesy.
