Local rapper AKA got candid with his Instagram followers about his struggles with his mental health over the weekend.
On one of his IG Stories, the rapper, real name Kiernan Forbes, revealed that a few months ago, he was diagnosed with clinical depression.
According to the Mayo Clinic, clinical depression is the more severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder.
AKA did not reveal exactly when he was diagnosed, saying it was “many many months ago”, and he has been put on medication.
He shared a picture of his prescription meds, Wellburtin XL.
However, the rapper revealed that he stopped using the meds, saying: “Couldn’t handle them. They made me feel like I couldn’t feel anything, so I got off them. Plus, my whole job is to feel.”
The “Sim Dope” hitmaker also shared words of encouragement to those who might be going through something similar.
“To anybody reading this, just hang in there… Trust me,” he added.
AKA's mother, Lynn Forbes aka Glammy, was moved by her son's decision to speak out about his mental condition and took to her Instagram account to share her sentiments.
“Speaking about something this personal requires so much courage,” read her post.
The “Fela In Versace” singer has had an emotional year following the tragic passing of his fiancée Anele “Nellie” Tembe.
On what would have been her birthday, AKA dropped a new song called “Tears Run Dry”, which is an ode to his love.
Tembe allegedly fell to her death from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town on Sunday, 11 April.