Loneliness Made Me Consider Suicide — Actress Rashidat Anjorin Opens Up About Depression

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Rashidat Anjorin, popularly known as Indomie, has opened up about one of the darkest periods of her life, revealing that loneliness pushed her into severe depression and thoughts of suicide.

Speaking during an interview on the Talk to B Podcast, the actress said prolonged isolation took a heavy toll on her mental health, leaving her emotionally overwhelmed and struggling to cope.

According to Anjorin, there was a time she disappeared for three days because she was battling depression and contemplating ending her life.

She said:

“Being alone is a disease except for those who don’t know. I was so depressed that for three days I was missing and nowhere to be found. I wanted to end it all.”

The actress disclosed that her desperate search for companionship led her to make a romantic move toward a man for the first time in her life.

She explained:

“I made a move towards a man, something I had never done before. My shop is down there. I do hair and pedicures. I didn’t know what to say. I think the guy suspected that I wanted to have sex with him.”

Reflecting on her experiences, Anjorin stressed the importance of having supportive people in one’s life, noting that companionship goes beyond financial benefits.

She said:

“When someone dies, it takes six people to carry the coffin. If those six people are in your life to support your progress, then you understand why companionship matters. Everything is not about money.”

The filmmaker also recalled some of the hardships she faced before finding stability, including an incident where she was detained by police despite being the victim of theft.

According to her:

“It was my money they stole, and it was me that was kept in the cell.”

Anjorin expressed gratitude to several colleagues who stood by her during difficult times, especially actress and producer Funke Akindele.

She revealed that Funke Akindele provided financial support that helped her restart her business.

In her words:

“Aunty Funke gave me money to go and buy those things. I went to Abeokuta to get my pots, and I started making sales. Once I start cooking the noodles, everyone will start buying.”

She also thanked Taiwo Adebayo, Sodiq Adebayo, and Blackman for their support, saying they played significant roles in helping her career and contributing to her success in the movie industry.