Musician Hotkid [/b]shared a poignant narrative detailing the period when Afrobeats artist Asake [/b]battled depression before attaining fame.
Asake, known for his hit "Yoga," previously faced homelessness, living on the streets until 2020 when Hotkid provided him temporary shelter.
During an exclusive interview with Kim Oprah on the Hip TV show Trending, Hotkid delved into Asake's challenges prior to securing a record deal with YBNL, the label owned by the renowned rapper Olamide.
Hotkid disclosed that during Asake's stay, he witnessed a severe depressive episode, shedding light on the struggles that preceded Asake's breakthrough in the music industry.
Recalling a poignant moment, Hotkid revealed an evening when Asake confided in him about his challenges, expressing a desire for a more stable life.
This was a period when Asake grappled with establishing himself in the music industry, facing uncertainties about his future.
In Hotkid's words:
“The funny thing is that I never knew there was depression. Now let me just tell you this story real quick. In early 2020, Asake was in my room, he said he was depressed. I didn’t understand.
“Asake is my birthday mate. He was sleeping in my room. Then he didn’t have an apartment. So he was just shuffling people’s houses. He was in my room one night and was like how long does he wanna do this. I was cheering him up. I didn’t know that my own depression was coming.
“That’s why I always say it is easier to give opinions when you are not in someone’s shoes. So when I see people in some situations, I feel bad for them. Don’t judge. You don’t have any opinion. You are not perfect. It’s God that is helping you. Do you think the people you are judging are happy they are going through that situation? Before I was like that but now I know better.”