Since the release of the book, it has set the internet on fire with everyone talking about it – well, not really about it but about the deep revelations that finally confirm some of the gossips that have been drifting around the mill for over a decade. The subtle text of the feministic agenda and male hegemony the author —unknowingly— keeps denoting in her work is duely noted.

Describing the situation as dangerously complicated, Yvonne Nelson, in Chapter 8 of her book, said she was compelled to make the hard choice of terminating the pregnancy under the circumstances. Assignments from teachers, or what we often called “homework”, were supposed to be done at home. If we had a favourite programme on television or an important outing and didn’t want the assignment to interfere with our programme, we squeezed some time and did it in school so our day and night would be cleared for our personal stuff. The teacher’s assignment on whether Eugene and I were related was not a conventional assignment, and I did not have anything special to attend to at home, but I could not resist the urge to start it right from school.

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Uncharacteristic of an autobiography, the author comes to her audience stark naked. The book opens the door widely into the life of the author and exposes the good, the bad and the ugly sides, not only of her life, but also of the make-believe world of celebrities.” The book has been praised for its honesty and its insight into the Ghanaian celebrity world. It has also been criticized for its graphic details of Nelson’s private life.

The internet is on fire, and Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson seems to have lit the flame. The successful and accomplished actress-turned-author made history on Sunday, 18 June 2023 with the launch of her memoir, ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’ at Peduase Valley Resort, an event which was attended by many celebrities and entrepreneurs. Written in a language that is characteristically provocative, somewhat honest and sharp with an overly redundant description. Navigating the murky waters of an unexpected pregnancy, Nelson found herself entangled in a web of emotions when Sarkodie refused to take responsibility for the impending child. This chapter unearths the raw emotional turmoil she experienced during this trying period.The actress has shared her sorrows and joy, failures and wins, mistakes and lessons and everything that she has encountered whilst chasing her dream. It remains to be seen how this revelation will impact the public’s perception of both Yvonne Nelson and Sarkodie. However, one thing is certain – it invites further dialogue about the realities faced by public figures in their pursuit of personal and professional growth.