BBNaija S11: Ricky Reveals Why He Dropped Out Of University In Final Year

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Ricky, has opened up about a challenging period in his life, revealing that he dropped out of university while in his final year due to overwhelming stress.

The filmmaker and writer made the revelation during a conversation with fellow housemates, reflecting on the emotional and psychological pressure he experienced while pursuing his degree.

According to Ireporter Online, Ricky disclosed that despite being close to completing his studies, the pressure became too difficult for him to manage, prompting him to leave the university.

Reflecting on his experience, the reality TV star also spoke about his past state of mind, saying he could relate to people who insist they would never take their own lives because he once held a similar view during a particularly difficult period.

Ricky said, “When they say, ‘I can’t kill myself,’ that is me. I dropped out of university in my final year because it was stressing me out. I was going to watch movies.”

His disclosure has since drawn attention to the pressures young people face in academic environments and the importance of recognising when stress becomes overwhelming and seeking appropriate support.

The revelation has also generated conversations among viewers about mental health, academic pressure and the need for people struggling emotionally to seek help rather than suffer in silence.