Nigerian comedian Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond, popularly known as Destalker, has bravely shared his battle with depression, revealing how it led him to contemplate suicide. Following his university graduation, where he obtained a degree in Public Administration, Desmond struggled to secure employment and eventually resorted to working as a commercial motorcyclist, known locally as okada. However, the lack of job opportunities, combined with familial pressures and frustrations, plunged him into a deep state of despair.
In a candid discussion on the Afrobeats Podcast, DesTalker recounted his challenging journey, stating, “I graduated with a degree in Public Administration but couldn’t get a job. So I started doing okada. But the truth is, I already had it on my mind that I don’t want to work for anybody. You must have a blueprint of what you want to become even though the country has its own blueprint waiting for you. I was struggling. It wasn’t easy. There were a lot of distractions, and it got to a point where I was suicidal. I attempted suicide three times. I think nobody has heard this part of me. That was when I realized that even I can’t take my life. I now believed that when you’re suicidal, your miracle is close. The devil doesn’t just want you to attain it. The closer you are to your destiny, the difficult the challenges. That was my story.”
Desmond acknowledged fellow comedian Ajebo for playing a pivotal role in his career breakthrough, marking a significant turning point in his journey within the comedy industry.
