Popular Nigerian television host, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has shared a deeply emotional side of her journey, revealing that she once battled depression and even struggled with suicidal thoughts.
The former host of TVC’s flagship talk show Your View made the revelation in a recent sit-down with media personality Chude, where she spoke candidly about the struggles she faced while on the show.
According to Morayo, she began to feel stuck in her role despite hosting Your View for over a decade. “I was depressed. At a point, I was suicidal. I walked on the express, hoping a car would hit me. It was that bad,” she confessed.
The media personality explained that while she had long harbored thoughts of leaving her job to pursue the next phase of her career, she simply didn’t know how to go about it. She added that it wasn’t until last year that she experienced a “light-bulb moment” that gave her the clarity she needed to take the bold step of resigning.
After 12 years of hosting Your View, Morayo officially stepped down earlier this year, announcing that it was time to embrace new opportunities. For many fans, her exit was a bittersweet moment, as she had become a household name on Nigerian television.
Her candid revelation has since sparked conversations online, with many praising her bravery for speaking openly about mental health struggles—an issue often considered taboo in Nigerian society.
Now, as she embarks on the next chapter of her career, Morayo’s story stands as a reminder that even public figures face private battles, and choosing self-care is never a weakness but a sign of strength.
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