LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay has opened up about his long-running smoking habit, revealing the mindset behind his decision not to quit.
The singer spoke about his smoking habit during a recent podcast interview with DJ Dan.
The “Holy Ghost” hitmaker said he had tried to stop smoking several times but struggled to stay away from it. He has now decided to accept that quitting may not be easy for him.
“I love smoking a lot. I tried to stop, I forced myself but I can’t,” Omah Lay said.
Now, he admits that he just truly enjoys the habit despite previous attempts to give it up.
Explaining his decision, Omah Lay revealed that his view of life and death has influenced how he approaches the habit.
According to him, everyone will eventually die, questioning why he should continue forcing himself to quit.
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“Honestly bro, life is just one. I am going to just die one day. We are all going to die one day. So what’s the essence [of forcing myself to stop smoking]?” he stated.
The singer also said smoking weed gives him what he described as “artificial happiness” and a sense of rebellion because cannabis is illegal in Nigeria.
“I just want to be at peace and smoke my weed,” Omah Lay said, explaining that its illegal status in the country contributes to the feeling of rebellion he gets from smoking.
“It give me artificial happiness and a sense of rebellion. This is it. This is my life. I will just live it. I will enjoy every single thing that I have,” he added.
Although the habit does not change the health risks associated with smoking or cannabis use, the singer says he has chosen acceptance while continuing to live his life on his own terms.
