well-known Nigerian singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, better known as Bella Shmurda, has explained why he decided to quit smoking weed.

During an interview with the UK’s “In My Opinion” podcast, the singer was asked to divulge a personal truth about himself that some may find surprising.

In response, Bella Shmurda stated that he does not smoke igbo (marijuana). He stated his explanation, stating that he used to smoke but had to quit due to anxiety and concern about the future.

He claimed to have quit smoking four years ago and to have consumed only smokes and alcohol since then.

In response to the topic of whether smoking weed helped him be more creative, as many have theorized, he remarked

Reacting to the post..

@El Chapo noted: “He looks healthy now”

@beatriceakn stated: “Love for him keeping it real about the negative effect it had. So many people are scared to admit it”

@khalifaseaboi1011 asked: “You leave Igbo Dey smoke cigarette

@lappoosky queried: “Different between cigar and weed ? No be same intestine e dey damage”

@Zhee said: “Since it’s affecting him mentally, good for him to stop. But I thought cigarette is worse”