Maje Ayida Opens Up – “I Suffered Depression After Divorce with Toke Makinwa”
Wellness coach and entrepreneur Maje Ayida has broken his silence, revealing the emotional turmoil he faced following his high-profile divorce from Toke Makinwa, a popular Nigerian media personality and author. In a candid moment that’s sparked widespread reactions across social media, Ayida admitted that the fallout from the marriage took a heavy toll on his mental health.
Speaking openly about his experience, Maje Ayida shared that he suffered from depression after the divorce, struggling with loneliness, regret, and public scrutiny. “It was one of the darkest times of my life,” he said. “When everything collapsed, I found myself battling depression and trying to make sense of my new reality.”
The couple’s split was widely covered in the media, especially after Toke Makinwa released her memoir On Becoming, which detailed the pain she endured during their troubled marriage. While Maje had remained largely silent over the years, his recent confession sheds light on the other side of the story highlighting how men, too, face emotional battles after separation.
Fans and mental health advocates have commended Ayida for speaking up, noting that discussions about depression in Nigerian men are still rare. His openness could help remove the stigma around mental health struggles, especially for those dealing with the aftermath of broken relationships.
As conversations around mental wellness and emotional healing continue to grow in Nigeria’s public sphere, Maje Ayida’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of vulnerability, healing, and growth even after public setbacks.
