Yemi Alade, an Afrobeats musician, has talked candidly about her battle with depression, which was brought on by three years of mistaking her age.
In her interview with Chude Jideonwo, she described how she kept telling people she was 22 but only realised she was wrong at the age of 25. As her mind struggled with the truth, she had a few days of sadness.
Alade claims that the realisation was difficult for him to process and that it was a mental strain.
She said:
“There was a time someone asked me my age, and I kept saying for three years I was 22. Then I realised I was 25 years old. I took out my phone, and I did the mathematics. I was depressed for a few days. My mind wasn’t taken into process.
“It was mental, for three years I didn’t know my right age”.
Nollywood actress and TV host Nancy Isime has explained how Grammy-nominated singer Yemi Alade came through for her when she was homeless.
In a heartfelt social media post, Isime revealed that at the age of 17, she would often work late-night jobs with no way to get home, forcing her to walk long distances or sleep on chairs and rugs at event venues.
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“Yes, my family was always worried, especially my dad, but I’m a dangerous gyal and it’s best to let me figure out life my way, else the rebellion is quite rebellious,” the actress stated.
During this challenging time, Nancy Isime revealed she approached singer Yemi Alade, whom she had met through a mutual social circle, and requested temporary shelter.
The TV host stated that Yemi welcomed her into her home without hesitation, allowing her to stay for weeks without complaint.
“I stayed for weeks, and this woman NEVER EVER complained. The peace was too much,” she recounted.
Isime expressed deep gratitude for the singer’s kindness, describing her as peaceful, considerate, and full of positive energy.
She stated, “Many years later, I still have the softest spot for Yemi and will eternally be grateful to her for being one of the bookmarks of kindness and generosity in my life.”
Isime revealed that after gaining admission into the university, she was able to secure her apartment in the same building as Yemi, and their friendship continued to blossom.
She said, “My Padi @yemialade, I dey for you for life!”
