Erica: I had full-blown anxiety after BBNaija

Erica Nlewedim, ex-housemate of the BBNaija reality TV, says she had full-blown anxiety after her stint on the show came to an end.

Erica spoke of her experience dealing with the fame that came her way after BBNaija on the latest episode of ‘Inside Life with Erica’, her reality show on MTV Base.

During the show, Erica told Don Jazzy, Nigerian record producer, that she initially struggled to strike a balance between her celebrity status and mental health.

The reality TV star added that the narrative is gradually changing as she has learned how to handle the situation better.

“Being in the public eye has made me anxious – obviously it’s not as bad as when I first came out of the Big Brother house,” she said.

“I had full-blown anxiety in that period but now it comes and goes. Now, I am just trying to find a balance in my life.”

In his reaction, Don Jazzy also recounted how he grappled with various misconceptions about himself at the early stages of his foray into the entertainment industry.

The Marvin Records boss said at the time, some thought he was a “drug dealer” while others also took him for a “murderer.”

“People judge you by their attitudes or how they would have behaved if they were in your shoes,” he said.