Nigerian music sensation Solidstar has candidly shared his battles with substance abuse, revealing his harrowing experiences with hard substances in a sneak peek of an upcoming Honest Bunch podcast episode.
The “Omotena” hitmaker disclosed that he was first introduced to “ice” in 2021 by a group of young individuals.
“Ice,” also known as crystal methamphetamine, is a potent stimulant that accelerates communication between the brain and body.
According to Solidstar, the drug had profoundly negative effects on him. He recounted how, after consuming the substance, he would experience an inner voice urging him not to pay for things, leading him to feel a false sense of superiority.
Recalling one particularly alarming incident, Solidstar revealed that during his addiction, he embarked on a grueling seven-hour journey, walking from Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, to the Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island.
Solidstar expressed remorse over the influence of the substance, stating, “A lot of things happened to me. A couple of young boys introduced me to this substance called ice. This was three years back. The thing really affected me a lot.”
The artist’s brave revelation sheds light on the pervasive issue of substance abuse and underscores the importance of raising awareness and providing support for those struggling with addiction.
