Media personality I.D. Cabassa has voiced serious concerns about the mental health of Nigeria’s youth, pointing out the alarming rates of depression and drug addiction.
He highlighted the potential loss of a generation to these issues, revealing a personal experience during the COVID-19 pandemic where he supported a top artist battling severe depression and addiction.
Cabassa emphasized that societal pressures and current events in Nigeria contribute significantly to the prevailing feeling of despair among the youth. His statements reflect a growing awareness of mental health challenges affecting young people globally.
In a related context, renowned Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele recently shared her thoughts on depression and kindness. Akindele’s cryptic message on Twitter urged people not to compromise their happiness and emphasized the importance of kindness, caution, and maintaining a positive outlook. Her tweet encouraged followers to embrace risk-taking, show gratitude for success, and prioritize love, forgiveness, and the pursuit of happiness.
These statements from I.D. Cabassa and Funke Akindele bring attention to the mental health crisis facing individuals, particularly the youth, in Nigeria. The combination of societal pressures and global events appears to be taking a toll on the well-being of this demographic.
