Renowned Nollywood actor and singer, Ayoola Ayoola, has opened up about his battle with depression and his harrowing experience of attempting suicide.
The actor, famous for his roles in productions like 'The Men’s Club', revealed that he spiraled into depression when he learned he was expecting a child he felt unprepared for.
In a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ayoola recounted the dark period in his life, admitting that the news of impending fatherhood left him overwhelmed and contemplating ending his life.
Recalling the pivotal moment, Ayoola shared, "The time the pregnancy for my son came, I wasn’t prepared to be a father. I got depressed and almost took my life. I deliberately miscalculated while crossing the road so that I would be hit and the car just brushed me."
However, reflecting on his journey since then, Ayoola expressed deep regret for his actions, emphasizing the profound impact of his son on his perspective. He admitted that witnessing his son's presence in his life now fills him with gratitude, realizing the gravity of the life he almost forfeited.
He remarked, "I look at my son now and I’m like, ‘This is what I was about to miss? This is whose life I was about to destroy?’ This little boy would have been fatherless."
Ayoola's candid revelation sheds light on the silent struggles many individuals face with mental health issues, underscoring the importance of seeking help and support during times of distress.
Ayoola: I felt to myself, what if I just end it right now? You know, nobody is going to miss me. I was actually in the middle of the road, and when you’re calculating when to cross, I deliberately miscalculated so that I would be hit. Maybe this is a good idea, but then I think… pic.twitter.com/Cr6OfQtL5n
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) March 24, 2024
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