Nigerian singer, Solidstar, has opened up about his battle with drug addiction in a sneak peek of an upcoming Honest Bunch podcast episode, where he disclosed that he was first exposed to “ice” in 2021 by a group of young boys.
As a stimulant substance, ice, commonly referred to as crystal methamphetamine, quickens the flow of information between the brain and body.
The artist claimed that the drug had a very negative impact on him. He claimed that after taking the hard drug, a voice would urge him, “me not to pay for things,” and he would begin to feel like a king.
Solidstar remembered making the walk from the Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island to Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, which is estimated to be a 7 hour trip.
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,” he said.Sometimes this substance will tell me you are king, you are this, you are that, make I no dey pay for stuffs. Can you imagine say I waka from Awoyaya to Oriental Hotel.”
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Videos of Solid Star seeming disheveled in torn clothing and idly strolling down the street became viral online in August 2023.
Joseph, the singer’s brother, who uploaded the video, claimed that the singer was suffering from a heroin addiction.
The musician also shared his story in 2019 of almost passing away from bleeding following a drug overdose.
Story: Ihuoma Ukeje