Nigerian TV host and actress, Nancy Isime, has narrated how she attempted suicide amongst other experiences when she lost her mother at the age of 5.
The actress, who recently hosted the 14th edition of the Headies Awards in February 2021, spoke with BBCpidgin.
The 29-year-old actress narrated her ordeal after the loss of her mother at a tender age of 5, she stated that she suffered from depression and was open to exposure not suitable for her age.
“I lost my mum at five. I didn’t really have a smooth childhood. I suffered from depression and attempted my first suicide in childhood. It was actually the only but I was able to go through all that and I’m still here today,” she said.
“Some people had time to grow through life but I had to mature in time. Losing your mum at the age of five, you’re exposed to a lot of things you’re not supposed to experience. I started working at the age of 17.
“I worked as an usher at events. From there, I started modeling. Some of the things I did, I didn’t expect would get me to where I’m today, I was trying to save money here and there to exit the country and start working abroad.”
The actress explained how she sorts her mental health when it concerns Nigeria.
She said, “As much as Nigeria is, there are still opportunities. Sometimes I get tired of seeing what is going on with the government. I call myself mental health advocate because I preach it.
“I’m a staunch believer in meditation, I work out as much as I can and I go for therapy, which I just began not long ago. For someone like me who acts, hosts events, it takes a lot out of me. I act in series, TV, and cinema.”
