'I feel like killing self' Tanzanian songbird Ray C cries out on social media

Tanzanian songbird Ray C has taken to social media to vent her frustrations.

Ray C wrote down that she is depressed, adding she was contemplating suicide.

I’M SO DEPRESSED. this year I feel like killing myself

A few months ago, the sassy singer introduced her new mzungu bae to the online community and it’s not clear whether her depression is because of her career or relationship.

Ray C has suffered through depression before after her drug addiction and recovery process. Last time she opened up it was all based on her struggling career which was once booming.

SUICIDAL IDEATION RANG CONSTANTLY IN MY MIND. I THINK THE INSTANCES WHERE I THOUGHT OF KILLING MYSELF ARE MORE THAN TEN. I HAD LOST HOPE IN LIFE. I LOOKED BACK AT MY LIFE AND THE DREAMS THAT I HAD – THEY WERE ON POINT. BUT THERE I WAS. DRIVING MY LIFE INTO A DITCH BUT I COULD NOT RESCUE MYSELF FROM IT. THERE WAS A TIME I FELT MY LIFE WAS MEANINGLESS, WORTHLESS. I HAD NO SELF-ESTEEM AT ALl

She was trolled endlessly on social media leading to emotional trauma. A few months ago she was forced to publicly reveal her HIV status after being accused of stealing a mzungu man from his wife.

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This time it is not clear what has triggered the depression, but we hope family, friends or even fans will reach out to help her get through this tough time.

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