Nigerian singer Euphemia Ekumah, better known as GoodGirl LA, has opened up about her deeply personal battle with depression and how it shaped her journey of self-discovery and artistic purpose.

In an emotional revelation, the “Bless Me” crooner shared how she spent years battling depression in isolation—a period she now sees as a catalyst for self-mastery and transformation.

“I had periods of unavoidable isolation and just… shit. So I charged it. I focused on self-mastery and transmutation,” she wrote in a candid post on X.

GoodGirl LA revealed that during this time, she deliberately turned down opportunities that many aspiring artists would have taken without a second thought—not because she didn’t want success, but because she refused to compromise her values or “sell her soul.”

“I know what I want and where I’m going, and I won’t sell my soul just to belong or keep up appearances. People called me crazy… but I am. I’m a fcking genius,”* she declared defiantly.

The pressure to conform didn’t just come from the entertainment industry or so-called friends. GoodGirl LA disclosed that her own family added to her burden, calling her a “failure” during her lowest moments.

“In that period, my ‘friends’ started to look down on me and pretty much just shenked me. Bruh, even my own parents did too and called me a failure. It changed my view on what’s really important,” she said.

Despite the painful experiences, GoodGirl LA says the struggle reshaped her priorities and made her more determined than ever to focus on her true passion: making music that touches souls and inspires real connection.

“I’ve seen how the world treats a young girl that’s trying to achieve greatness. The cheers and boos aren’t what any of this is about. It’s really all about art, touching my Gs and the world,” she concluded.

The singer’s raw honesty has sparked a wave of support online, with fans praising her for staying true to herself in an industry known for pressure and compromise.