Renowned Nigerian Actor Adam A. Zango Opens Up About Struggles with Depression Following Marriage Breakdown”
Popular Nigerian actor, Adam A. Zango, has bravely disclosed his ongoing battle with depression, a consequence of the recent dissolution of his marriage to Safiyya Umar Chalawa in April 2023.
In an exclusive interview with journalists, Zango delved into the challenges he faced, including conflicts within the entertainment industry, familial issues, and societal misinterpretations. Admitting to the toll these pressures took on his mental health, he shared, “I am one of those facing challenges in Kannywood; I suffered the most.”
Zango elaborated on his decision to step away from the limelight, citing conflicts with industry colleagues and family troubles as catalysts for his mental health crisis. He emphasized the need for a hiatus to recover before resuming his activities.
Addressing his struggles, Zango revealed, “You know depression is an illness itself which needs a doctor. I have a doctor who counsels me, and this, coupled with prayers from my mother, fans, and myself, helped greatly in my quick recovery.”
Discussing the possibility of reconciliation with his estranged spouse, Zango disclosed they are yet to reconcile, and he recently discovered her imminent marriage to another man. Shedding light on his earlier stance against remarrying, he attributed it to anger and expressed a newfound understanding of the importance of entering into another marriage for the sake of his dignity, family, and children.