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Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has shared a harrowing account of his struggles with drug abuse, revealing how he nearly lost his life to an overdose while studying at the University of Lagos. In a candid interview on the Tea With Tay podcast, Odumodublvck recounted his experiences with illicit substances, which began during his university days.
“I was a very bright student while studying at the University of Lagos. But I was indulging in illicit drugs. One day, I took it and almost died. I called my mother to book my flight to return to Abuja. After that incident, I only took drugs once before quitting,” he revealed.
The turning point for Odumodublvck came after the overdose, and he has since stayed away from substances. Expressing gratitude for surviving, he acknowledged that many others were not as fortunate.
“I’m grateful because there are some people that went into that life [illicit substance consumption] and they didn’t make it out. Some people didn’t make it alive, some had lost people to it like they died because of drug abuse. Some even committed suicide due to drug overdose. I’ve seen a pregnant woman and her husband battling drug addiction. It’s really terrible!” he added.
Odumodublvck cautioned young people against substance abuse, stressing that the dangers far outweigh any perceived benefits. As a prominent artist with over 100 million YouTube views, his message serves as a warning to his fans and young people everywhere.
With hits like “Picanto” and “Declan Rice,” Odumodublvck has established himself as one of Nigeria’s most prominent new-generation artists, celebrated for his unique “Okporoko music” style, which blends Afrobeat, Drill, and Grime.
