Afrobeats sensation Yemi Alade has made a startling revelation about her mental health journey, admitting that a seemingly harmless lie about her age once plunged her into depression. The “Johnny” crooner disclosed this during a candid chat with media host Chude Jideonwo, where she reflected on her struggle with self-acceptance and identity.
According to Yemi, she spent three years insisting she was 22, only to later realise she was actually 25. The realization, she said, hit her hard — leaving her mentally unsettled and questioning how she had lost track of something so personal. “I was depressed for a few days because my mind couldn’t process it,” she confessed.
The singer’s openness has sparked conversations online about the pressures of fame, age, and authenticity in the entertainment industry. Fans have praised her honesty and vulnerability, seeing it as a powerful reminder that even stars face internal battles behind the spotlight.
