It is not a new thing to say that many Nigerian singers, particularly take hard substances like weed or drug to command inspiration in order to produce good songs. It is significant, too, to say that there are as well a handful of Nigerian singers who do not need substances for inspiration; the like of 9ice, Falz, Adekunle Gold, Teni, Slimcase and others.

9ice: 9ice has always maintained In interviews that he doesn’t need to smoke weed for inspiration.

Teni: the owner of Teniola Apata record label said the singer does not smoke weed.

Adekunle Gold: He doesn't smoke weed, too, because he doesn’t need it for inspiration to write his songs.

Falz: The rapper and activist does not also smoke weed