Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife, has said that he attempted suicide at an early age but was saved by music.
Ooni revealed that he attempted suicide over a debt of N8 billion he got.
He said this during the first session of 'Memorable Moments With Music' at The Muson Centre in Lagos, and it was confirmed in a statement released by the Palace on Wednesday.
The king, who said that the loan was wasted on a failed real estate project, claimed that listening to music prevented him from committing himself.
Ooni further stated that as custodian of the House of Oduduwa, he took it upon himself to develop a realistic model of societal harmony.
The monarch stated that music has the ability to strengthen individuals during times of adversity.
Ooni described music as a form of communication with God.
According to Ooni: “There is power in music. When I almost committed suicide in my younger age as a real estate business man, it was music that saved my life. Music is a perfect communication with God.
“I had become very successful in the real estate sector at a very young age. I took a loan of N8 billion about 12 years ago to build high rise building which I had to pull down by myself when we were already on the 10th floor, and the money went down the drain.
“Life turned upside down thereafter and the only option was for me to commit suicide, but listening to series of inspirational music reset my thinking faculty.
“I have since then adopted music as a very powerful solution tool when faced with challenge.
”Ooni further said he has decided to invest in music and art for the economic empowerment and mental liberation of the youths and the less privileged people.