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  • I sold my house, emptied my account to fund my school project – Yvonne Nelson

    I sold my house, emptied my account to fund my school project – Yvonne Nelson

    Actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson, has opened up about the difficulties she faced while establishing her schools.

    In an interview published on X by EDHUB, she revealed that the journey was “hectic and very challenging.”

    According to Yvonne, she encountered financial obstacles, including running out of funds and being unable to secure loans from banks due to unreasonable interest rates.

    To fund the construction, she said she made the difficult decision to sell her house and properties, which held many memories for her.

    Read Also: I endorsed Yvonne Nelson’s book without knowing I was in it – Iyanya

    Yvonne, despite these hurdles, remains committed to her vision as she is determined to continue building the school, which has just started its primary phase, and is hopeful about its positive impact on students and future leaders.

    “Obviously, we’ve just started primary school and this is just phase one. We are going to continue and progress further. It is really crazy because, at some point, I am getting personal now. When we started the project, I had to sell my house because I went to the banks for a loan and the percentages were, look, it did not make sense.

    “So, I had to fall back on a house and sell it. I had so many memories there, but I said to myself, Yvonne, this is the only way, so I sold the house, started the building, the money ran out, and I had to dip into my savings”, she said.

  • Yvonne Nelson’s allegations almost ruined my current relationship, says Iyanya

    Yvonne Nelson’s allegations almost ruined my current relationship, says Iyanya

    Singer, Onoyom ‘Iyanya’ Mbuk, has opened up on how the claims made by his ex-lover, Yvonne Nelson almost cost him his current relationship.

    In June, the popular Ghanaian actress made the headlines, following the launch of her book, ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’ where she made quite a number of outlandish claims.

    Besides divulging her affair with Sarkodie in her memoir, Nelson also detailed her relationship with the Kukere master in Chapter Ten, accusing him of cheating on her with former colleague, Dikeh and other ladies.

    In the wake of the ‘allegation,’ Iyanya swore to share his side of the story but made a U-turn days later.

    He said while many may desire a fitting response from him, he’d be criticised for slut-shaming if he were to detail his side of the story.

    Months after, discussing the near-impact of the accusation on the latest episode of ‘Tea With Tay’ podcast hosted by actor Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, the ‘Kukere’ master said it almost shattered his current love affair.

    Read Also: Yvonne Nelson deceived me into endorsing new book, says Iyanya

    He stated: “That stuff (Yvonne Nelson’s allegations) is crazy, bro. That stuff almost made me lose a relationship; a current relationship.

    “Before this book (Yvonne Nelson’s memoir) I was talking to one innocent girl who is not famous but immediately that book came out, everything became shaky.

    “The girl was feeling like, ‘Omo, this guy, have you changed? Are you sure you won’t do me the same?”

  • Yvonne Nelson fetes mum with Instagram photo

    Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has celebrated her mother for Mother’s Day by posting an Instagram picture of herself and her mother.

    Posting the picture over the weekend, she captioned it: ‘Every day is Mother’s Day. 61 years vs 32 years.’

    March is internationally recognised as the month of the woman as many celebrations including Mothers’ Day take place during the month.

  • YVONNE NELSON speaks on BBC

    YVONNE NELSON speaks on BBC

    GHANAIAN actress, Yvonne Nelson has fielded questions from BBC Africa’s audience, at her home in Ghana, where one of the reporters paid her a visit.

    The actress, who has been repeatedly criticised for bearing a child out of wedlock, revealed that she has always been a positive person who did not let all the negativity and bad talk get to her during and after her pregnancy.

    “I was staying positive; I had loved ones around me. Plus I had this beautiful blessing in my arms. It was all joy for me; I was not listening to all the negativity outside. It didn’t really affect me,” she stated.

    The journey of her pregnancy can be described as a not-too-rosy experience especially with criticisms from fans and some concerned citizens who believed that such should not have come forth from her as a celebrity and also role model to youths.

    The new mother in one of her interviews also revealed that marriage is a personal decision and shouldn’t be rushed.

    Reacting to the recent outburst from controversial Ghanaian marriage counsellor, Rev. George Lutterodt, who condemned Yvonne Nelson’s decision to give birth out of wedlock, the new mother explained that marriage involves much more than accepting a ring and going to the altar. She opines that it’s about the individual’s happiness.

    In an interview with Wow Magazine, Nelson disclosed she wasn’t ready to change her whole life because of marriage.

  • Where Is Yvonne Nwosu?

    Where Is Yvonne Nwosu?

    One of the flower girls of high society, Yvonne Nelson, has been ‘missing’ in action in recent times, leaving many to wonder what could have happened to the vivacious woman who for many years has been wowing the fashion scene with her VONNE Couture designs.

    The woman, once a mainstay on the social scene, seems to have recoiled into her shell for unknown reasons. Several high profile social events have gone by in recent times without an appearance by the tall and beautiful super designer.

    Those who expected to see her at the recent Heineken Lagos Fashion Week went home disappointed. It was the same story at GTBFSHNWKND 2017 and the Hennessy Artistry event on Saturday. Yvonne’s absence on those occasions naturally left observers to wonder what could be holding her from making her usual appearances in public.

    While some have speculated that she might have been swept off her feet by matters of the heart, others insist she is just taking a well-deserved holiday, enjoying herself in trips around the world.

     

  • WHY I BLOCK PEOPLE ON MY PAGES – YVONNE NELSON

    WHY I BLOCK PEOPLE ON MY PAGES – YVONNE NELSON

    GHANAIAN actress, Yvonne Nelson, who recently premiered her latest work, If Tomorrow Never Comes, has revealed how much she blocks contacts on her social media platforms.

    Speaking recently on Getting Personal with YN, she revealed the reason. She noted that one of the things that anger her is the negativity which people usually promote on social media.

    The thespian who just signed a new deal with Globacom Nigeria, alongside singer Kaakie said, “On Twitter, if I see anything negative on my time-line, I will just block you; I wouldn’t even reply. I hate negativity…, if I see you on my time-line and you mention my name and you mention me and say anything negative, I will not think about it two seconds but to block you. So don’t come to my time-line and act or say anything negative.”

    She added: “Sometimes, I see some comment about my bleaching and I just laugh. Other times, people just want to attack you and bully you on social media and I’ll block you.”

    The actress also advised her fans to be careful what part of their personal life they put out on social media. “Don’t show your boyfriends on social media, people will steal him from you,” she said.

  • I’m a secondary virgin- Yvonne Nelson

    I’m a secondary virgin- Yvonne Nelson

    Yvonne Nelson was on The KSM Show to talk about her new movie “If Tomorrow Never Comes” when she revealed a lot about John Dumelo and being a secondary virgin.

    Yvonne Nelson
    From the set of her movie

    “I have been declaring this on social media every time that John is not my boyfriend. John has a lot of girlfriends.” She said

    “This year I’m a secondary virgin. I’m just trying to concentrate on my career. John can’t change. He is a ladies’ man and he will forever be John. Plus I don’t want any man in the industry”. She continued.

    She also hinted that most Ghanaian men are intimidated by her level of success.

    “They think that I’m going to be bossy and control them around. Those around my age are bothered that I’m an independent lady. That has always been the problem. There were about two guys who got scared. But I really don’t mind. Middle of last year, I was trying out something and I wasn’t convinced so I backed off. It had to do with the man not being matured enough”. She added.

    She however, indicated that her dream man has to be age appropriate – a five-year gap is okay.

    “But I don’t want someone too old because when that happens, you can’t hold a conversation with such a person. I’m not in a rush; I don’t want to marry today and divorce tomorrow because it happens a lot in the industry. Marriage is a beautiful thing but it has to be right. I don’t want to let my mom down, I want to make her and myself happy”.

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  • Yvonne Nelson set for Single & Married sequel

    Yvonne Nelson set for Single & Married sequel

    GHANAIAN actress and movie maker, Yvonne Nelson, is set to return with the sequel to the 2012 movie, Single & Married.

    According to the actress, the new production continues the story of three recently married female friends, all with challenges within their marriages, as they embark on a journey to discover what it takes to make a marriage succeed.

    Titled Single, Married, Complicated, the movie stars both Nigerian and Ghanaian acts, including Chris Attoh, Tana Adelana, Eddie Watson, Anita Erksine, Alex Ekubo, John Dumelo and James Gardiner.

    Ghanaian musician Eazzy, TV presenter Berla, Nigerian comedian Hogan and a host of other new faces also feature in the movie.

    Yvonne Nelson has shared behind- the- scenes photos of the sequel on Instagram. In September 2012, Yvonne Nelson held a star- studded premiere for the movie in Nigeria.

    The flick was produced by Media GH in partnership with Yvonne Nelson Productions.

  • Yvonne Okoro snubs Iyanya

    Yvonne Okoro snubs Iyanya

    AT the last Ghana Music Awards ceremony, top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, was reported to have snubbed Nigerian singer, Iyanya.  Many, who attended the event, claimed it might not be unconnected with the way Iyanya had dumped a fellow Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson.

    It was gathered that the Kukere master had a bad time at the show, when he made attempts to dance with Yvonne Okoro while performing.

    The pretty and voluptuous actress was alleged to have threatened to slap Iyanya if he moved close to her.  She reportedly said: “Look at this fool. So, he thinks Ghanaian actresses are play things for him. Let him come close to me and I will land him a dirty slap.”

    As much as Iyanya kept urging her to join him, she declined. But when the shame was becoming too much for him to bear, she grudgingly joined him for a few minutes.

  • Yvonne Nelson reveals her dream man

    Yvonne Nelson reveals her dream man

    GHANAIAN actress, Yvonne Nelson, appears to have moved on, following her failed relationship with Nigerian musician, Iyanya.

    In a recent live Twitter interview, the sexy model cum producer revealed that her dream man should be “tall, down- to- earth, intelligent and hardworking.”

    She also disclosed that she almost got her dream man until things went awry.

    Although she wouldn’t talk about the cause of the breakup with the Kukere crooner, she said, “I haven’t seen him (Iyanya) in two years.”

    Interestingly, the actress who claims to have the “best legs in the game” has apparently discovered her new talent as a ‘love doctor’ based on her past relationship experiences.

    Yvonne Nelson, 29, is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur. The former Miss Ghana contestant shot to fame after a big-screen role in Princess Tyra and Playboy. She has since become a household name on the African continent.

    Yvonne is an award-winning actress and has proved her versatility as an actress, having starred in a number of Ghanaian and Nigerian movies, including Prince’s Bride, Girls Connection, Playboy, and Golden Adventure.