🔥 Trending Who is Ycee? Nigerian Rapper's Mental Health Journey

Oludemilade Martin Alejo, professionally known as YCee, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter ²⁶. He gained prominence in the Nigerian music scene with his unique blend of hip-hop and Afrobeat sounds ⁶.

Early Life and Education

YCee was born in Festac Town, a housing estate located in Lagos State, Nigeria ¹³. He completed his primary education at Dr. Soyemi Memorial Nursery and Primary School. For his secondary education, he attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Ojo ¹³. YCee later pursued higher education at the University of Lagos, where he studied marine biology ¹³.

Career and Recent Activities

YCee has been actively involved in the Nigerian music industry, known for his rap music ⁶⁷.

Break from Music and Return

YCee recently addressed his silence from the music scene, revealing that he had taken a break due to a six-year health battle ²⁵. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2020, which led him to step away from music to focus on recovery and treatment both in London and Nigeria ⁵. Despite this period of absence, YCee has confirmed his return to music ².

Recent Collaborations

In February 2025, YCee collaborated with Black Fab on a new song titled "Ready," which is featured on Black Fab's EP ⁶.

Views on Nigerian Youth

YCee has also voiced his concerns regarding the state of academic excellence among Nigerian youth. He suggested that many are abandoning academic pursuits in favor of a "Peller culture," which he describes as a trend rewarding quick fame, shallow content, and low standards. YCee believes that the country no longer sufficiently celebrates good grades or hard work in schools ⁴.