Nigerian rapper Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as Ycee, has shared details regarding his prolonged struggle with bipolar disorder, explaining how the mental health condition forced him to take a multi-year break from the music industry.
Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, the artist revealed he was formally diagnosed in London in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown after spending three months undergoing medical evaluations.
Ycee highlighted the sharp contrast between mental healthcare accessibility in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. He explained that visa constraints forced his return to Nigeria, where continuing his prescribed treatment proved difficult due to a critical shortage of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, and specialized mental health personnel.
"Where a lot of people think that when you are depressed it is a big man's disease, there is a lot of stigma around it. We need better mental health support and fewer barriers to care."
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The "Jagaban" crooner spoke out against the pervasive social stigma surrounding mental illness in Nigeria, refuting claims that conditions like depression and bipolar disorder only affect the wealthy.
Ycee stated that he will continue using his platform to raise public awareness and advocate for stronger healthcare infrastructure across the country's mental health sector.
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