Oludemilade Martin Alejo, better known by his stage name YCee, is a Nigerian rapper and singer who has talked candidly about his battle with mental health. He disclosed that he received a diagnosis in 2020.
YCee revealed in a recent Afropolitan podcast episode that the circumstance also played a role in his decision to leave the music business.
The “Omo Alhaji” singer claimed that following the diagnosis, he spent three months in a London hospital before going back to Nigeria to finish his therapy and treatment.
“In 2020, I got diagnosed with a mental health condition during the lockdown. I was in London for six months and was in-and-out of hospital for about three months.
“I had to return to Nigeria to continue treatment because of the type of Visa I was on. Coming back to Lagos and getting into the system of mental health in Nigeria, it was a very very long six years. I was on medication and had to be hospitalised several times and still dealing with therapies.
“It was up and down. Sometimes it is looking good and sometimes, it just gets really dark,” he recalled.
This must have been incredibly tough on you, YCee, and we want you to know that we sincerely feel your pain. Your strength in sharing your journey is truly inspiring. Wishing you an abundance of peace and big love as you continue to heal and move forward.
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
One ❤️❤️❤️
Rose Ajieh
