Samuel Jacob, often known as Sammie, was a housemate of Big Brother Naija. Since leaving the reality TV show, he has openly discussed his battles with depression and financial difficulties.
The reality star disclosed that he struggled with depression multiple times while attempting to adapt to life after the show in an emotional video that was shared on Instagram.
Sammie claimed that he frequently sobbed by himself in his Lekki flat, overcome by the harsh reality of Lagos living, despite the public’s impression of his success.
“A year after the show, I lost count of how many times I felt depressed. I would sit alone in my house in Lekki and just cry. A grown man like me with beards, crying and asking God why. Some days I’d thank Him, other days I’d just break down.”
The reality star admitted that financial instability worsened his struggles, noting that he often received more debit alerts than credit alerts.
“There was barely money coming in, but I still had a life to maintain. It messed with my head,” he said.
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Sammie explained that leaving university for the Big Brother Naija show disrupted his plans and left him uncertain about his future.
“I was in Lagos, trying to live up to the ‘star boy’ tag, but there was no real income,” he recalled.
He also described moments when he felt left behind as others around him appeared to be thriving.
“You’d see young guys pulling up in their G-Wagons while I will now chop my indomie, wear my fine shirt nobody will know what I’m going through,” Sammie added.
Popular Nigerian singer Niniola Apata has responded to rumors that she is secretly married.
Rumour had it that the “Maradona” crooner’s marriage was the reason for her lack of attention.
In a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Niniola addressed the claims and explained that she is not yet married.
She refuted rumours that she was hiding her marriage to avoid any negative impact on her bookings or career.
