May 22, 2026
Media personality and TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up about his past struggles with smoking and raised concerns over the increasing rate of betting addiction among young Nigerians.
Ebuka spoke during the latest episode of the podcast MENtality, released on Friday, alongside health advocate Aproko Doctor.
The discussion centred on addiction, peer pressure and the economic realities pushing many young people towards unhealthy habits.
Reflecting on his personal experience with smoking, the former Big Brother Naija host revealed that he picked up the habit as a teenager and struggled with it for years.
