I've Accepted My Fate As A Smoker – Omah Lay
Afrobeats singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has opened up about his struggle with smoking, revealing that he has stopped forcing himself to quit.
The 'Soso' crooner made the revelation in a recent podcast interview with DJ Dan. He admitted that he had tried several times to kick the habit but found it difficult to maintain.
The singer explained that he has now accepted his fate as a smoker, reasoning that life is short and everyone will eventually die.
He also noted that smoking gives him a sense of peace and artificial happiness, partly because it is illegal in Nigeria.
He said:
"I love smoking a lot. I tried to stop, I forced myself but I can't. 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]?"
"I just want to be at peace and smoke my weed. And the fact that it is illegal in Nigeria, 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."