Music fans and entertainment analysts all over Nigeria, not just Port Harcourt, should be buzzing today following a deeply personal confession from Afrobeats sensation Omah Lay regarding his mental health.
Speaking at an interview yesterday, the Rivers State-born artist admitted that his sex life spiraled out of control during the 2025 calendar year.
The “Soso” crooner, known for his “Afro-depression” sound, shocked the audience by revealing that he turned to sexual encounters as a form of self-medication and therapy during one of the darkest periods of his personal life.
The Rivers State born 28 year old singer, whose real name is Stanley Omah Didia, explained that the pressure of global fame, combined with a string of high-profile heartbreaks and industry betrayals, left him emotionally numb.
This recent revelation echoes a controversial 2022 incident where Omah Lay admitted his depression worsened after a brief involvement with his actual therapist.
However, he described the 2025 period as a more chaotic “fantasy world” where he used physical intimacy to escape the “sad reality” of his mental state.
“Sex was my go-to therapy,” the singer noted, “but I eventually realized I was just losing my mind again while trying to find a connection that wasn’t there.”
The “Clarity of Mind” project, which Omah Lay describes as his most honest work to date, reportedly chronicles this transition from self-destructive habits to actual emotional recovery.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions; while some worry about the singer’s recurring “dark cycles,” many have praised his bravery for speaking candidly about male vulnerability and sexual health.
Social media commentators have noted that his transparency has become a hallmark of his brand, allowing him to connect with a generation of Nigerians who feel similarly “lost” in the fast-paced entertainment and dating landscape.
