Nigerian singer Omah Lay has sparked a wave of conversation on social media after hinting at the weight of his ongoing struggle with depression, masked beneath a tweet laced with dry humour.
“10M in pounds or dollars right now will heal me for at least a month,” the “Soso” hitmaker posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on June 24.
While the tweet drew laughs and playful comments from fans, many recognised the deeper message behind his words—an honest, if subtle, expression of emotional pain. For Omah Lay, this is not new territory. The singer has been forthright about his battles with depression, previously revealing in interviews and lyrics that he has teetered on the edge during some of his lowest moments.
Fans responded with a blend of concern and affection. Some jokingly asked for his account number to send him money, while others voiced their hope for his recovery, albeit with cheeky warnings not to stop making heartbreak songs.
“Who will break our hearts musically if you get healed?” one fan asked, echoing a sentiment many followers of his raw, emotive sound share.
Omah Lay’s tweet is the latest in a growing trend of celebrities using their platforms to discuss mental health openly—an important shift in a region where such topics are often stigmatised or ignored.
Despite his rising fame, Omah Lay has consistently used his music to express vulnerability, pain, and inner conflict—elements that have connected him deeply with fans across Africa and beyond.
In speaking up, even with humour, the singer continues to shed light on mental health in a way that resonates with a generation seeking honesty, not perfection, from their idols.
