26 Facts About Yvonne Nelson

Yvonne Nelson was born on 12 November 1985 and is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, author, entrepreneur and a former Miss Ghana Contestant.

Yvonne Nelson has over 7.5 million followers on Instagram currently.

Yvonne Nelson was born in Accra, Ghana, even though she traces her roots back in Cape Coast.

Yvonne Nelson remains the youngest of three siblings of her parents.

Yvonne Nelson's mother is from Cape Coast in the Central Region and her dad comes from Ga from the Greater Accra Region, both in Ghana.

Yvonne Nelson started her education at St Martin De Porres School in Accra and later went to Aggrey Memorial Senior High School.

Yvonne Nelson had her tertiary education at Zenith University College and Central University, where she did a degree course in human resource management.

Yvonne Nelson graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration with a master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy in 2020.

Yvonne Nelson shot a video to help educate people about glaucoma.

Yvonne Nelson later acquired her number after she rejected the offer.

Yvonne Nelson featured in her first movie scene with big-screen roles in Princess Tyra in 2007 and Playboy in 2008.

Yvonne Nelson is regarded as one of the best Ghanaian actresses to ever grace the screens with her acting talent.

Yvonne Nelson started Heels and Sneakers, a television show centered on a group of young adults seeking happiness and the obstacles they face in pursuing good education, successful employment, and marriage.

On 31 July 2024, Yvonne Nelson Opened a new School by name Yvonne Nelson International School.

Yvonne Nelson's memoir delves into her unwavering determination to uncover the identity of her biological father, examines the intricacies of her relationship with her mother, and candidly explores her trials and tribulations in the realms of acting, dating, and beyond.

Yvonne Nelson received numerous accolades for her courage and willingness to share her personal experiences, while others expressed concerns about the book's cost, citing the high equivalent prices in euros and pounds as a barrier to affordability for some, especially some Ghanaians.

Yvonne Nelson made known in her book that Iyanya, the Nigerian musician cheated on her with the actress, Tonto Dikeh.

On 29 October 2017, Yvonne Nelson gave birth to a daughter Ryn Roberts with her ex-boyfriend, Jamie Roberts; who was the former British photographer.

Yvonne Nelson shot a video to help educate people about glaucoma.

On 17 May 2015, Yvonne Nelson took it upon herself, together with other celebrities, to add more voices to the masses in protests against the energy crisis in her country.

Yvonne Nelson led a peaceful vigil called DumsorMustStop on 16 May 2015.

Yvonne Nelson, known to be very vocal lately about political issues in the country lamented the lack of development in Ghana since the country attained her independence in 1957.

Actress Yvonne Nelson tweeted that she is looking forward to the day Ghanaians would refuse to vote in presidential elections to send a message to politicians.

On 30 April 2024, Yvonne Nelson made a call to the Ghanaian public to join her in a demonstration against the sitting government on the consistent dumsor across the country.

In 2013, Yvonne Nelson was honored by GoWoman Magazine and Printex for her efforts in setting up the Glaucoma Foundation to fight the disease and her film career.

In 2018, Yvonne Nelson was awarded a special award at the "MTN Heroes of Change" in recognition of her charity work in fighting glaucoma.