Nigerian television host Morayo Afolabi-Brown has revealed that she battled depression and suicidal thoughts during her time as host of Your View, the popular morning talk show on TVC.
Afolabi-Brown, who recently stepped down after 12 years on the programme, disclosed in a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. She explained that her struggles stemmed from feeling stuck in her career and uncertain about how to move forward.
“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 recounted.
According to her, she had harboured thoughts of quitting for years but lacked the clarity and courage to leap. The turning point came last year, she said, when she experienced what she described as a “light-bulb moment.”
“It was when we [TVC] were ten years that I knew it was time [for me] to go to the next thing. I have been harbouring that thought for a while but I didn’t know how to go about it. But last year, I got that light-bulb moment,” she explained.
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Afolabi-Brown’s revelation sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional toll of long-term careers in the media industry. While she became a household name and a trusted voice on current affairs, the weight of routine and the feeling of being stuck eventually affected her mental health.
Her decision to leave Your View marked the end of an era. For more than a decade, the show provided a platform for robust discussions on politics, social issues, and lifestyle topics. Afolabi-Brown was at the heart of those conversations, guiding debates that reached millions of viewers across Nigeria.
But behind the scenes, she was wrestling with her own inner battles. By opening up, she joins a growing list of Nigerian media personalities and entertainers speaking out about mental health, an issue still often treated with stigma in the country.
Her candour has sparked conversations online, with fans praising her for being vulnerable and courageous enough to share her story. Many noted that her testimony could encourage others struggling in silence to seek help.
Mental health experts stress that depression and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of status or success. They also emphasise the importance of therapy, strong support systems, and open conversations as vital steps toward healing.
For Afolabi-Brown, leaving TVC appears to have been part of her healing journey. Though she has yet to fully outline her next plans, she has hinted that she is focused on exploring new opportunities and pursuing personal growth beyond the TV station that shaped her career.
Her story also highlights the difficult choices many professionals face when balancing career stability with personal fulfilment. For her, the decision to walk away after 12 years was not just about professional change but also about survival and mental well-being.
As she moves into the next chapter of her life, Afolabi-Brown’s openness about her struggles has already made an impact, reminding Nigerians that success does not shield anyone from the weight of depression.
