Small Doctor laments rising drug abuse among promising Nigerian youths
Afrobeats artist Small Doctor has voiced serious concern about the impact of drug abuse on Nigerian youth.
The singer, who hails from Agege, shared a recent visit to his childhood neighborhood that left him deeply unsettled. During the visit, he encountered several once-promising young men he grew up with who were so affected by drug use that they were sleeping while standing.
Disturbed by what he saw, Small Doctor called for increased advocacy and action against drug abuse.
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He also recalled advice he received six years ago from veteran musician Wasiu Ayinde, who encouraged him to open a rehabilitation center, predicting it would become a vital and profitable venture in the future.
He wrote on his X handle,
There is one bros who sings against drug abuse on socials, been a minute since I came across his content (David something, can’t fully remember). I think we need him more at this moment.
I strolled through the hoods on Sunday, and what I saw was heartbreaking. The rate young chaps use drugs nowadays is alarming.
Wasiu Ayinde told me 6 years ago to establish a rehabilitation centre, stating it is the new oil. That man saw the future.
Most heartbreaking was when I arrived in my hood, I saw some promising guys we grew up together sleeping while standing, some were even making some crazy postures while sleeping.
So sad.
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Small Doctor came close to the music scene as a commercial bike rider who served many street artistes and ran errands at Alaba International Market, Lagos.
He was discovered by one of his customers, DJ Real of Eko FM, who gave him his first break.
His debut album, “Omo Iya Teacher,” was released in 2015 and featured Mz Kiss, Olamide, Seriki and Qdot.
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