“With hits come pressure; the ups and the downs. Fans don’t see that. But you as an artiste have to tell yourself the truth, take some time off, and do what’s right. It was very intentional for me to leave and come back better.
“For me, I wasn’t ready for all of that. I knew I was going to be famous, but I didn’t realise it was going to be that huge. The effects on me weren’t so good at some point. Yeah, of course. It was a toxic time for me.
“If you’re not careful, it could break you. It was crazy, mentally and otherwise. When you become a version of yourself that you don’t like, you have to take some time away. It was for about three to four years.
“I had to shut down. I lost my mind. Mentally, I was gone. If I didn’t, I won’t be here today. Ubi Franklin and I made up a long time ago, but we didn’t say so on social media. The issues that made us fall apart don’t exist anymore.
“I was young and everything happened so fast. Now I know you have to listen to people, especially those giving you advise for growth. Yeah, I’m in a different headspace. And I’m more mature,” he revealed.
Iyanya rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa and released his debut album in 2011.
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I pray you recover quickly, people are really going through a lot so we all should try to be nice to anyone around us.
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DeletePlease read the post again.
Anon 9:20, post drop 8:30 am. E don open comment 8:31am.
DeleteYou tink say e read anything?
Na from headline e construct e own post for head.
It is not easy anywhere. God will help us all. The pressure is real.
ReplyDeleteHe's got a captivating voice,very sweet,I pray he continues going higher.
ReplyDeleteI love Iyanya and his music. I still have almost all his music on my play list. I still dance to 'all my ladies'. So glad he is back. But this one you are now singing of being choked i don't understand........
DeleteIt's well bro. Fame comes with a lot of baggage. God be with you. You are a great singer!!
ReplyDeleteI wish him a speedy recovery. Its high time Nigerians pay attention to mental health,and to avoid anything that can affect our mental health if we can. The issue of the country sef is not helping matter,may God help us
ReplyDelete"When you become a version of yourself that you don’t like..." I never credited him with this much substance. Wow! We await your come back. Good to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteLol. "You never credited him".
DeleteAnd you, are who again?
10:00 lmaoooo na the secret be that. the almighty secret gan gan..🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
DeleteThank God you realized on time and took a break.
ReplyDeleteAll the best
ReplyDeleteEeya,it is well with you Iyanya.
ReplyDeleteHow about all those married women you don knack finish..all you want is thier waist. Ubi still have your receipts
ReplyDeleteNa im be d mental breakdown thingy na. Shey e don use im mouth talk say e for don dey listen advice.
DeleteWetin no good no good, no matter as any pesin wan twist am. I saw where he was going. Same for Emma Nyra.
No surprise at all.
Nawao
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