Yemi Alade Opens Up About Battle With Depression Over Age Misrepresentation
Award-winning Nigerian singer and Grammy nominee Yemi Alade has opened up about her personal struggle with depression, revealing that it was triggered by a three-year period of misrepresenting her age.
The Johnny hitmaker made the revelation during a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she spoke openly about the pressures of fame, identity, and self-perception.
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According to Yemi Alade, she spent three years claiming to be 22, only to later realize she was actually 25. The realization, though seemingly minor, sent her into a brief period of emotional distress.
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“I kept saying I was 22 for three years, and when I realized I was 25, I was depressed for a few days,” she confessed.
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The singer’s honesty has resonated with fans, many of whom praised her for being transparent about mental health — an issue still stigmatized in parts of the African entertainment industry.
Yemi Alade’s revelation sheds light on the intense societal and industry expectations placed on artists, especially women, to maintain a youthful image in show business.