Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Reveals 13-Year Nicotine Addiction

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu disclosed his long-term nicotine addiction during a podcast episode that aired on May 22. He began smoking in junior secondary school and continued for 13 years, reaching a peak of two packs, or approximately 40 cigarettes, daily.

The episode featured singer and pastor Banky W, who revisited his own struggles with pornography addiction, which he traced back to his freshman year in college. Banky W described the challenges he faced, including accessing explicit content on a hard drive that affected his entire dormitory floor.

Both personalities addressed their addictions openly, with Ebuka emphasizing the importance of discussing such issues candidly, especially among public figures in Nigeria. This conversation is part of a broader effort to create a space for honest dialogue about addiction and mental health in the Nigerian context.