Renowned wellness coach and entrepreneur Maje Ayida is breaking his long-held silence, offering a raw and heartfelt reflection on the personal and professional turmoil he endured following his highly publicized divorce from media personality Toke Makinwa.
In a candid new interview, Ayida opens up about the emotional spiral that followed the scandal that rocked Nigeria’s entertainment and media scene several years ago. “I was depressed. I lost major business deals. I became paranoid,” he revealed. “My entire world was crumbling, and I didn’t know how to ask for help.”
Ayida, who once stood at the helm of a thriving fitness and wellness empire, admits that the public fallout from the divorce had far-reaching consequences. “Brands didn’t want to associate with me. People I had known for years disappeared. My mental health deteriorated, and I isolated myself,” he confessed.
Despite the overwhelming challenges, Ayida says the experience led to deep personal transformation. He spent the following years undergoing therapy, rebuilding his brand, and redefining his sense of purpose. “It took hitting rock bottom to understand who I really am. The healing process was painful, but necessary,” he said.
Now, Ayida is using his platform to advocate for mental health awareness, particularly among men. “Men often suffer in silence. We’re taught to be strong, to suppress emotion. But that nearly destroyed me. I want others to know that it’s okay to seek help.”
The entrepreneur is also preparing to launch a new wellness initiative later this year, aimed at supporting individuals navigating personal crises, offering tools for emotional resilience, and promoting holistic well-being.
Maje Ayida’s story is one of pain, reflection, and ultimately redemption. His decision to speak openly marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s conversation around mental health, personal accountability, and the human capacity to grow beyond adversity.