“My children are my number 1 critique” – Bukky Wright opens up on struggles with depression

Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up on her challenges and struggles with depression and how she overcame them.

Bukky Wright, during a discussion with media personality and comedian Teju Baby Face on the Teju Baby Face show, spoke about her battles with depression.

She disclosed how she was on depression medication to help curb the killing issue. She revealed that her children had to step in and help her overcome the problem.

The versatile actress gushed on her children, calling them her first critique and pillar. She stated that she loved them all her life, and the same was reciprocated towards her.

Bukky Wright noted that her children urged her to stop stressing out and take time to have fun.

She said, “There was a time when I was depressed. Yes, I was taking depression antidepressants. But my children had to wean me out of it. They have always been my number one critique.

I don’t know if I could call my children my pillar of life and they know that I would love my life for them.

So, they tell me, hey, Iya, you have been loving your life for us; now it is time to live for you. Enjoy yourself and have fun…”

Kemi Filani reported in 2024 that there was wild jubilation online to celebrate the return of Bukky Wright to Nollywood in Nigeria.

The beautiful screen diva who had been away from the big screen for a long period of time starred in a soon to be released movie, Red Circle produced by Nora Awolowo.

The producer of the movie confirmed this development in the X app saying, “You asked for Bukky Wright. My job was to make it happen!”