Dotman Breaks Silence: I Regret Leaving Nigeria for the US” — Singer Opens Up on Emotional Struggles Abroad

Nigerian singer and rapper Oladotun Alade, widely known as Dotman, has publicly expressed deep regret over relocating to the United States, revealing the emotional toll it has taken on his life and mental health. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a heartfelt message shared via his Instagram page, the “Star Life” hitmaker confessed that his move abroad, once filled with hope and promise, has now left him feeling isolated and overwhelmed.

“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,” he wrote.

The emotional post has resonated strongly with fans and celebrities alike, many of whom flooded his comments with messages of support and encouragement. Dotman’s brave admission adds a raw, personal layer to the ongoing narrative of Nigerian entertainers relocating abroad in search of greener pastures.

Over the past decade, a growing number of Nollywood stars and Afrobeats artists have left Nigeria for countries like the UK, Canada, and the US — including Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Rita Dominic, Asake, Tacha, Eldee, and Dr. Sid.

While many have found success and stability overseas, Dotman’s experience sheds light on the often hidden emotional costs of migration — especially the heartbreak of being away from one’s children, culture, and support system.

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Fans have praised Dotman’s courage in speaking up, with many commending him for addressing a topic often ignored in public discourse: mental health in the diaspora.

“Abroad no easy. You dey on your own, and family go dey miles away,” one fan commented.

Another added, “Respect to Dotman for sharing this. We need more realness like this in the industry.”

As conversations around celebrity life abroad, mental health, and family separation continue to surface, Dotman’s transparency may help spark more open discussions around the emotional realities many face beyond the glitz and glamour.