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The Digest:

Award-winning Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has opened up about a deeply personal struggle, revealing that a three-year period of lying about her age led to a bout of depression. In a candid interview, the Afrobeat star shared how she consistently told people she was 22 before realizing she was actually 25, a discovery that left her mentally shaken.

  • Yemi Alade revealed she lied about being 22 for three consecutive years.
  • She discovered she was actually 25 after recalculating her age.
  • The realization triggered a period of depression as she processed the truth.
  • She described the experience as mentally challenging and eye-opening.
  • The singer admitted her "mind couldn't process" the age discrepancy.
  • Alade highlighted how self-deception can significantly impact mental health.
  • She shared this personal story during an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
This confession underscores the profound psychological impact of self-deception, even in seemingly minor aspects of personal identity.

Sources: Daily Post