Nigerian singer and rapper, Oladotun Alade, popularly known as Dotman, has revealed deep personal regrets over his decision to relocate from Nigeria to the United States.
In a candid Instagram post, the Star Life crooner disclosed that he has been facing silent struggles since moving abroad and expressed emotional pain over being separated from his children.
“Today, I regret ever deciding to leave Nigeria and move to the US. I have been struggling so much in silence. [I] haven’t seen my kids for about two years now,” the post read in part.
Dotman’s emotional confession adds to a growing conversation about the realities many Nigerian celebrities face after relocating overseas.
The past decade has seen a significant wave of celebrity relocations from Nigeria.
Notable names such as Asake, Eldee, Dr. Sid, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Rita Dominic, Tacha, Uche Jombo, and Emeka Ike are among those who have made the move abroad for various reasons.
Dotman’s post serves as a rare, honest glimpse into the challenges that can come with leaving home in pursuit of better opportunities, reminding fans that fame and relocation do not always shield one from personal hardship.
