Several Nigerian celebrities have recently opened up about their struggles with depression, sharing their emotional journeys with the public. Some were seen crying in interviews and on social media, detailing their battles with mental health issues and thoughts of self-harm. In this article, we highlight seven celebrities who cried out for help over depression.
1. Nasboi Opens Up About Depression Caused by Trolls
Multi-talented entertainer Nasiru Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, shared an emotional video revealing how trolls and critics pushed him into depression. He admitted that at the start of the year, he resolved to quit comedy, but later realized that decision was wrong. Nasboi explained that he began feeling inadequate until he came across a post by a man named Alabi, who praised him. The positive comments from Alabi's fans helped him recover, and he promised not to abandon his crafts, including acting, music, and skit making.
2. Jumoke George Cries Over Homelessness and Missing Daughter
Veteran actress Jumoke George moved many to tears during an appearance on Biola Bayo's podcast. She spoke about her depression, revealing that she had been homeless for six years and that her 41-year-old daughter had been missing for four years. George also mentioned battling illness while caring for the children her missing daughter left behind. Following her cry for help, fans raised money, bought her a car, and secured a four-bedroom duplex with a plot of land.
3. Benson Okonkwo Pleads for Help
Nollywood actor Benson Okonkwo cried out for help due to depression stemming from struggles in his acting career. He shared a post calling on colleagues to support him, noting that after 20 years in the industry, he could not boast of basic financial stability. Okonkwo admitted having thoughts of ending it all and feeling emotionally drained. He also complained about poor pay despite years of hard work.
4. Lilian Afegbai Struggles with Mental Health
Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai shared a troubling post about her health, stating she was not feeling well and needed to focus on her mental health. She revealed that her condition forced her to abandon promoting her movies. Afegbai added that she was dealing with undisclosed issues and promised to take a break from social media until she recovered.
5. Beverly Osu Depressed After Role in Oloture
Former BBNaija star turned actress Beverly Osu said she became depressed after acting in the film Oloture. As a method actress, she struggled for three months because she could not detach from her role. Osu explained that she had to consciously rebuild her real identity to overcome the depression.
6. Bukola Oke Cries Out Over Financial Struggles
Gospel singer Bukola Oke, also known as Bukola Eleyele, broke down in tears while sharing her situation. She said she was depressed and hungry because her music was no longer financially sustaining her. Oke recalled how people surrounded her when she had money but abandoned her during tough times. After her live stream, fans alerted her friends and colleagues, leading to support from Pasuma, Primate Ayodele, and others.
7. Dominica Chinwe Admits Suicide Attempt
Brand influencer Dominica Chinwe, known as Mummy's Gyal, recently cried out online about her mental state. She said she did not know the cause of her depression but admitted attempting suicide by buying a poisonous substance, though the seller unknowingly saved her life. Some fans criticized her due to her involvement in discussions about Mohbad and Wunmi during the investigation into the singer's death.
These celebrities' openness about their mental health struggles highlights the importance of seeking help and support. Their stories serve as a reminder that depression can affect anyone, and reaching out is a crucial step toward recovery.
