Yanga Sobetwa Opens Up Her Mental Health Battle

Yanga Sobetwa Opens Up Her Mental Health Battle. Idols SA season 14 winner and songstress Yanga Sobetwa shared her struggles with mental health as she celebrated her 22nd birthday.

Artists who have had their fair share of mental health problems have not been afraid to open up about it. A number of artists have openly shared their struggles with the world. South African artists that spoke out about their mental health includes, J Something and Azana. These two artists have shared that they are particularly suffering from anxiety. Yanga Sobetwa adds on the list of artists that destigmatize and detailed on their mental health experience.

On the 25th of April 2023, Yanga Sobetwa celebrated her 22nd birthday. In a post she shared on her birthday on Instagram, she wrote how she suffered from mental health issues. The singer shared that she has been suffering from severe depression and anxiety. Due to her trauma, she had attempted suicide, but with the grace of God she is still standing.

Its mmy 22nd birthday. It’s my “young adult era”. Man look where I came from, I was not supposed to make it. The suicidal attempts, the severe depression and anxiety, the trauma. Truly, it’s only by God’s grace shame. Ya’ll know I have recording 1 July 2023, so my wish is or ya’ll buy your tickets and help me live my purpose”, Yanga Sobetwa wrote.

Whilst wishing her a happy birthday, her fans also shared words of encouragement for the singer.