Many Nigerian Entertainers Will be in Asylum or Rehab in the Next 10 Years - Ras Kimono

 

Nigera's veteran reggae musician, Ras Kimono in an exclusive interview with The Nation, has decried the heavy use of drugs and alcohol by young Nigerian entertainers. The Delta State indigene said; “With the rate at which our young entertainers are abusing drugs, and alcohol, many of them will be raving mad, in asylums, or rehab in the next 10 years”.

The vegetarian who neither smokes nor drinks but practices Rastafarian, stated that contrary to the Ganja (Marijuana), smoking culture associated with reggae music, which has its roots in the Jamaican culture is not part of him, “I have never smoked nor drank alcohol in my over thirty years as a musician. There are a number of reggae musicians who do not abuse drugs, nor drink alcohol.”

He urged aspiring musicians to focus on improving their music craftsmanship, and learn how to play musical instruments rather than seeking cheap popularity to acquire many women.