Yemi Alade Opens Up About Depression and Age Struggle

Yemi Alade opens up about struggling with depression after hiding her real age for three years, saying it took a toll on her mental health.

Yemi Alade Opens Up About Depression — Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Yemi Alade has revealed how deception about her age once affected her mental health, causing her to battle depression.

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Speaking with Chude Jideonwo, the singer explained that for three years she deliberately told people she was 22, despite being older. The discrepancy left her struggling to accept her real age.

“There was a time someone asked me how old I was, and for about three years I kept saying 22. Then one day I calculated it and realised I was already 25.

I was depressed for a few days because my mind couldn’t process it. It was mental for three years; I didn’t know my age,” Yemi Alade confessed.

The award-winning artist’s candid discussion highlights the often-overlooked pressure public figures face in managing their personal image, showing how such pressures can have real mental health consequences.

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Yemi Alade, widely recognised for hits like Johnny and Shekere, continues to use her platform to raise awareness about mental health and self-acceptance, encouraging fans to embrace honesty and self-love.