Nigerian music sensation, Solidstar, has unveiled his latest track titled ‘Depression’, where he candidly shares his battles with mental health struggles and how he emerged victorious.
Breaking the news via his social media platform on Friday, Solidstar poured his heart out, expressing gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support during his darkest moments.
In his heartfelt message, he acknowledged the rollercoaster of highs and lows in his journey, emphasizing the significance of his fans, friends, and family in pulling him through rough patches.
Solidstar didn’t shy away from offering a sincere apology to anyone he might have inadvertently hurt or offended, showcasing his commitment to growth, empathy, and understanding.
Looking ahead, he pledged to utilize his platform not just for music but also to advocate for mental health awareness, spreading positivity with every beat and lyric.
With love and appreciation, Solidstar, also known as Joshua Iniyezo, urged everyone to embrace imperfections, support each other, and stride towards a brighter future together.
Recall, in a preview of an upcoming Honest Bunch podcast episode, the renowned artist revealed his first encounter with “ice” in 2021, introduced to him by a group of young individuals.
Ice, known as crystal methamphetamine, acts as a stimulant, accelerating communication between the brain and body.
The artist described the detrimental effects of the drug, recounting how it influenced him negatively. He expressed that upon consuming it, he would hear a compelling voice prompting him not to pay for items, leading him to feel a sense of grandiosity.
Solidstar shared a harrowing experience of walking from Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, to the Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island, a journey spanning approximately seven hours, while under the influence of the drug.
Reflecting on the ordeal, he lamented, “A lot of things happened to me. A couple of young boys introduced me to this substance called ice. This was three years back. The thing affected me a lot.”
He continued, “Sometimes this substance will tell me you are king, you are this, you are that, make I no dey pay for stuff. Can you imagine say I waka from Awoyaya to Oriental Hotel?”
