Music executive and artist manager Ubi Franklin has spoken publicly about battling depression and past suicide attempts.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Franklin said he went through a very difficult period despite his successful career.
Franklin disclosed that he attempted suicide several times and was rescued by his cousin, Omini Stitches.
He said the experience taught him resilience and the importance of not holding grudges.
‘I went through some crazy, depressing periods. I remember one time I bought a red CL, and I drove that car to the Third Mainland Bridge to go and commit suicide.
‘The only luck I had was my cousin brother Omini Stitches, who came to save me. Several times I had tried to commit suicide; Omini saved me. Because I was so embarrassed, I didn’t know what to do. I felt like, what have I done to deserve all of this? I have a good career going for myself. I have like the biggest artist in the country at the time. Everything was fine, so I just felt like it was time for me to settle down.
‘So, sometimes I always feel like this relationship did not work; it was just meant to be that way. Till today I can’t really explain exactly what transpired, but we’re now very good friends. We co-parent very well; we celebrate our son’s events.
‘So sometimes, I have always believed that regardless of all the pain, the best result that I got from that was my son. And she’s still doing very well. Any opportunity I ever have to support her, I always do it to the fullest, and I pray that she continues doing well. The lesson I want you to learn from this is, I don’t want you to think that when something happens sometimes with a human being, you have to hate the human being. No, that’s not the case. Sometimes it is just an opportunity for you to learn from the process and keep it moving’, he said.