For Olaoluwa Segun Solomon, popularly known as Unofficial_Olas, content creation was always about passion, connection, and giving back to the woman who raised him. But in October 2024, life dealt him a blow that redefined everything — the death of his mother from breast cancer.

In a deeply personal note titled “The Pain That Changed Me Forever,” the digital creator opened up for the first time about the emotional toll of watching his mother battle a terminal illness, the weight of unfulfilled dreams, and the invisible grief that has shaped his journey since.

“I’ve always wanted to be rich and famous,” he wrote. “Not because we lacked everything growing up… but because I wanted to spoil my mum. I wanted to thank her.”

His mother’s passing, after a slow and painful battle with breast cancer, left a scar that fame and fortune could not cover.

“Her death wasn’t sudden. It was slow, painful, and deeply traumatic. No matter how much I was growing or earning, I couldn’t take that pain away. It broke me.”

Despite achieving significant online success with over a million followers, Unofficial_Olas revealed he had been silently battling anxiety and grief, even as he continued to show up for his fans.

“People assumed I was fine because I looked okay. But they didn’t see the storm inside.”

The piece captures a side of the influencer many have never seen — vulnerable, human, and still healing. From struggling with his faith to coping with mental health and self-comparison, he admits that much of the past year has been about survival rather than success.

“This past year hasn’t been about numbers or milestones. It’s been about surviving. Healing. Holding myself together when it feels like I’m falling apart inside.”

Still, he remains grateful for the growth and community he has built.

“I always said I wanted to be ‘rich and famous.’ Well, I’m famous now. The rich part is on the way. But more importantly, I’m doing what I love. And I’m doing it with purpose.”

While touching briefly on his love life — “complicated,” he says — the bulk of his reflection is focused on resilience and the bittersweet journey of chasing dreams in the shadow of loss.

His final words are a heartfelt message to anyone dealing with pain behind the scenes:

“If you’ve ever lost someone you love, I see you. If you’re chasing your dreams while carrying silent pain, I feel you… Behind every smile, every post, every moment of success, there’s a story. This is mine. And I’m still standing.”

Unofficial_Olas’ story is a raw reminder that grief doesn’t wait for success — and that healing, like content, is often created one post, one moment, one breath at a time.