Nigerian skit maker and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has shared an account of his struggle with depression, and how he overcame it.
Taking to his official Twitter handle, the entertainer recounted his journey from adversity to success.
In his revelation, the actor disclosed that he experienced a period of depression in late 2017 and 2018, coinciding with his expulsion from the university.
“I was dealing with depression in late 2017/2018, and that was the period I was expelled from university,” he revealed.
Lol I was dealing with depression late 2017/2018 —-
That was the period I was expelled from Uni. And it was the 4th University at the time.
Abeg Wetin consine me with watching film then? My life sef na film wey people dey watch. https://t.co/8Eeq6Xr2im— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) June 10, 2023
Recalling the subsequent years of his struggle, he wrote, “From 2018-2019 was another round of depression. I continued hustling for roles again in Nollywood. I have been acting on and off since like 2011.”
From 2018-2019 was another round of depression. I continued hustling for roles again in nollywood. I have been acting on and off since like 2011…
From one audition to another. Dem scam me tire. I dey pay for form ontop say I wan act….
I started creating contents and posting…— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) June 10, 2023
During this time, he encountered insincere individuals who took advantage of his dreams of becoming an actor, repeatedly scamming him by demanding payment for forms.
In late 2019, at the height of his depressive state, he turned his attention to creating and posting content online.
This transition to seeking success in unconventional ways became his way out.
Through his determination, continuous prayers, and a stroke of divine intervention, Mr Macaroni’s fortunes began to change.
In the same year 2019, he received a breakthrough when God finally answered his prayers and opened doors of opportunity.
