Nollywood Star Ayoola Ayolola Reveals Past Suicide Attempt and Journey to Fatherhood

In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Nollywood actor Ayoola Ayolola opened up about his past struggles with depression and how they led him to attempt suicide.

The revelation came as Ayolola shared his journey to fatherhood and the challenges he faced along the way.

Ayolola, a pastor’s child, found himself overwhelmed by the news that he was going to be a father out of wedlock.

Feeling like he had let his family and community down, he became severely depressed.

The actor admitted that at the time, he was still trying to find his place in the world and felt unprepared to take on the responsibility of being a father.

During his darkest moments, Ayolola stood in the middle of a busy road, hoping to be hit by a car and end his life.

However, the thought of going to hell and the consequences of his actions on his unborn child ultimately stopped him from going through with it.

After his near-death experience, Ayolola’s mentality shifted, and he began to see the positive aspects of fatherhood.

He now looks back on that time and realizes how much he would have missed out on if he had succeeded in taking his own life.

The actor is grateful for his son and the opportunity to be a father, despite the challenges he faced initially.

Ayolola’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health and the need to support individuals who are struggling with depression.

It also highlights the transformative power of parenthood and the growth that can come from embracing new responsibilities.