Music Star, Lil Kesh Shares Insight Into His Mental Health Struggles, Anxiety, ADHD
Nigerian Afrobeat star, Keshinro Ololade, known professionally as Lil Kesh has shared insights into his long-standing mental health journey, revealing his experiences with anxiety and suspected ADHD.
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
These symptoms are excessive, pervasive, and impairing, and are developmentally inappropriate.
ADHD is not a single condition; it can manifest in different ways, including predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or combined forms.
In a recent interview, the artist disclosed that he believes he has ADHD, despite never receiving a clinical diagnosis.
The 30-year-old rapper reflected on how his symptoms have been present since childhood, shaping his personal and professional life.
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He explained that although many people casually label themselves as having ADHD, his case runs deeper.
“I don’t like to identify as ADHD, but I have ADHD. I diagnosed myself, but trust me, I know. Everybody has a particular level of ADHD to them. But it’s bad when it is a disorder. I’ve had my fair share of that disorder right from when I was a kid.”
Lil Kesh also attributed his anxiety to the pressures of fame and personal challenges, acknowledging that uncertainty has been a major trigger for his struggles.
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He added:
“I feel like not knowing, lack of clarity… that’s one thing that can give me anxiety. Once I know what it is that I’m dealing with or what type of emotion I’m actually feeling or what my problem really is, that is half solved.”