Igbo Don Finish Me”: Omah Lay Opens Up in Viral Video About Weed

Afrobeats sensation Omah Lay has once again set social media ablaze. Not with a new song, but with his unfiltered honesty. The Afrobeats star appears calm yet visibly serious as he reflects on the toll his lifestyle has taken on him, speaking candidly about his use of igbo (weed) and its effects.

In the clip, Omah Lay says quietly:

“Igbo don finish me. My eyes don go. I never thought a time would come when I’d have to wear glasses …just to eat, to watch TV…

There’s no laughter in his tone, only a somber realization. Fans who’ve watched the video have described it as “painfully honest” and “the most vulnerable Omah Lay moment yet.”

The artiste, known for songs like HOLY GHOST and DAMN, has never shied away from confronting his struggles through his art. But this particular moment is raw, unscripted and stripped of performance feels deeply personal. It’s Omah Lay speaking not as a celebrity, but as a young man coming to terms with the consequences of choices made under pressure, fame and self-discovery.

Social media reactions have been mixed. While some fans expressed concern for his health and urged him to take a break, others commended his honesty, calling it a necessary conversation about lifestyle habits and the realities of being young and famous in the Afrobeats scene.

This moment follows a pattern of vulnerability from Omah Lay, who has often shared glimpses of his mental and emotional battles both in interviews and lyrics. His openness once again highlights the growing conversation around the unseen weight that many African artistes carry behind their success stories.

Whatever the full story behind the clip, one thing is clear: Omah Lay’s words struck a chord. It’s a rare and sobering moment of truth in an industry that often hides behind smiles, filters and rhythm.