Actress Yvonne Jegede says she is lucky to have close family support because her parents live with her, so she is not raising her son entirely on her own.
This was contained in an interview published by PUNCH on Saturday 11 April 2026.
Jegede explained that she chose to keep her parents close so they can help with day-to-day childcare and household tasks. She said having them around makes it easier to balance acting work and being a mother.
She noted that because she provides for herself and her child, she makes careful choices about the jobs she accepts and the stability she seeks. She described the arrangement as a deliberate decision that helps her manage both family life and a career.
Her words,
“I’m fortunate to have a strong support system. My parents live with me, so I’m not raising my son alone in the strict sense. I made a conscious decision to have my family close, so they can help me balance motherhood and work.”.......…