Why I Shaved My Hair For Movie Role — Actress Yvonne Jegede

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede, in a bold move, has shaved off her natural hair for her role in an upcoming movie titled “AJA.”

Known for her long natural hair, Jegede stated that she had been nurturing the hair for 10 years before this decision.

Jegede took to her Instagram account on Sunday to share the transformation, explaining that the decision was necessary to fully embody the character.

“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,” she wrote.

She explained that beyond dialogue and emotions, she needed “a physical transformation that would connect me even deeper with the character.”

Aside from going bald for a movie role, the actress also revealed that she is also learning to speak proper Yoruba.