- Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede recently shared bald photos of herself on Instagram in anticipation of a new movie role
- Fans and colleagues were taken by surprise considering the actress’ long and full virgin hair
- TheRadar curated 12 Nigerian actresses who have also taken such bold transitions to interpret a role in Nollywood
The Nollywood industry has seen actors take on different characters and let go of their personal traits to wear a new one in order to efficiently interpret a role.
However, being a role interpreter as an actor, sometimes, is the unwavering ability to push one’s self beyond boundaries and do what a role demands.
It does not only show professionalism but adds depth to the character being portrayed. This means that actors most times make great sacrifices to alter their physical look to take a given role even though it means going bald.
With Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede's recently revealed bald look, TheRadar spotlights Nollywood actresses who have defied all odds and let go of their hair—a woman’s beauty emblem to assume roles whether as a widow or someone stuck with an ailment.
12 Nigerian actresses who have gone bald to assume movie roles
- Yvonne Jegede
Recently, popular actress Yvonne Jegede took a transformation from her full hair to going bald for a movie. The look is for the movie Aja: The Love Story, an upcoming film produced by Titilope Orire and directed by Adeniyi Johnson.
Yvonne Jegede with her full-packed hair | Credit: Instagram
Yvonne Jedege after shaving off her hair | Credit: Instagram
- Mercy Johnson-Okojie
Popular actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie went bald in the 2011 Nollywood film, ‘Heart of a Widow’ to perfectly portray the life of a widow. Her hair was completely shaved off as she starred alongside the actor Kenneth Okonkwo.
- Fathia Willaims
Veteran actress Faithia Williams is a two-time bald actress for two different movie roles. In 2011, she shaved her hair off for Makomi —the title that brought her into the limelight. In 2016, she also went bald in Shola Arikusa appearing with Yinka Quadri, and Femi Adebayo amongst others.
- Bimbo Akintola
Bimbo Akintola is another actress who has played the role of a widow to shave off her hair. In The Mourning After, Bimbo was a widow who suffered in the hands of her in-laws after the death of her husband. The 52-year-old took on the role exceptionally well.
- Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham joined the list of actresses who have gone bald for a movie role in 2017. Starring Ana Mi, the actress took fans by surprise when she shared pictures of herself on her social media page rocking a bald haircut.
- Ebube Nwagbo
The 2013 movie ‘Widows Cult’ saw actresses Ebube Nwagbo, Angela Okorie, Chita Agwu and several others go bald to interpret their roles. The plot of the movie revolves around married women who killed their husbands for money.
- Queen Nwokoye
Actress Queen Nwokoye also shaved her hair for the movie, The Three Widows, which also featured Oge Okoye-Duru and Rukky Mushud. Being a story around widows, it was only right to have their hair shaved off.
- Uche Jombo — Holding Hope
- Rachael Okonkwo— Iga Alikaya
- Chika Ike— Moment of Tears
- Destiny Etiko— Private Part
- Eve Esin— Girls on Fire
7 Nollywood iconic screen divas who look younger than their age
Earlier, TheRadar compiled 7 iconic actresses who seem to always appear younger despite the advancement in their ages.
Most of them are legends in their own right and have seen generations. They are either in their forties or fifties but in reality, one can bet they look way younger than their age.
