Omah Lay Opens Up On Why He Uses Cannabis To Escape Nigeria’s Harsh Realities

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has opened up about the challenges young Nigerians face in coping with the country’s difficult realities, revealing that he uses cannabis as a way of escaping the pressure.

The singer made the disclosure during an appearance on the Ionwanna Talk podcast, where he discussed the struggles associated with navigating Nigeria’s system and the different ways young people attempt to deal with the challenges.

According to Omah Lay, many young Nigerians find it difficult to cope with the country’s prevailing conditions, prompting some to turn to substances and other habits for temporary relief.

He explained that while some people rely on alcohol and cigarettes, he considers cannabis the cleanest substance available to him.

“Every young person in Nigeria finds it hard to cope with the system, so we find something to escape. The cleanest substance I can find is not alcohol or cigarettes, it is cannabis,” the singer said.

In a separate podcast conversation with DJ Dan, Omah Lay also spoke about his personal struggle with smoking, admitting that he had made several unsuccessful attempts to quit.

The singer explained that repeated difficulties in breaking the habit had made him stop putting unnecessary pressure on himself to give it up.

He disclosed that he has now chosen to accept smoking as part of his current lifestyle rather than continue forcing himself to quit after several failed attempts.

Omah Lay’s comments have brought renewed attention to the pressures young people face in Nigeria and the different coping mechanisms some adopt while navigating difficult social and economic conditions.