4th November, 2023
By Victoria Oluwayemi
Nigerian female rap artiste Eva Alordiah has openly discussed the reasons for her departure from the music industry.
She revealed that she left the industry due to her struggle with depression during her time as a musician.
In a post on her verified X page, formerly known as Twitter, she shared her story, saying, “A few years ago I walked away from a seemingly “successful” music career. I was burnt out. Depression had taken an almost permanent seat beside me.”
Alordiah went on to describe her challenging financial situation at the time, with just enough money to cover her next meal.
She humorously remarked that if there were an image for the term “Starving Artist,” it would have been her own face. She recalled a pivotal moment when she said, ““Fuck it! I got myself here, I’m gonna get myself out.
“My bank balance was just enough to buy my next meal. If there was a picture of the phrase “Starving Artist”, it would have been my damn face. One day, I said “Fuck it! I got myself here, I’m gonna get myself out.”
After making this life-altering choice, the artiste dedicated the following three years to intensive self-improvement.
She focused on enhancing her physical fitness, avidly reading, nurturing her mental well-being, enrolling in online courses to acquire new skills, and establishing multiple online businesses.
“I invested the next 3 years in relentless self-development: building my body, reading ferociously, taking care of my mind, investing in online courses, learning how to make money, building multiple online businesses.”
Alordiah concluded her post by expressing her contentment with her decision, asserting that she has no regrets.
She explained that taking responsibility for her choices allowed her to reclaim her life, and she now enjoys a much improved and fulfilling life.
She summed it up by saying, “I look back I wouldn’t change a thing! Taking responsibility for my decisions helped me get my life back. Today, my life is so much better because I was bold enough to say- ‘Na me mess up!’