November 02, (THEWILL) – Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, advocates for the legalisation of marijuana by the Nigerian government.
He asserts that no one has provided conclusive proof linking marijuana use to diseases. Additionally, Seun Kuti expresses concern over Nigeria losing its distinct marijuana strain due to the nationwide ban.
The unconventional singer noted that numerous countries including Israel—considered the “Holy Land” by Nigerian Christians—have legalised marijuana.
In a recent Instagram live session with fans, Kuti emphasised, “Nobody can show me any scientific evidence that links marijuana use to any disease.
“Africa used to have the best marijuana in the world, but we’ve lost that strain of marijuana that they use to grow in Obiarukwu forest in Asaba and Sapele in the Delta region. We’ve lost it because she didn’t encourage the cultivation.
“Now, the West have the best marijuana. Germany is going to legalise it very soon. France, Britain and America are talking about it too. It’s already legalised in Canada.
“Has Nigeria government independently carried out any research on marijuana use? Even in Israel, the land of your ‘lord’, the ‘holy land’, marijuana is legal. In fact, Israel is at the forefront of medical marijuana research.”
In contrast to Kuti’s statement, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated, “cannabis use can exacerbate schizophrenia in affected individuals; epithelial injury of the trachea and major bronchi is caused by long-term cannabis smoking.”
According to a study, led by researchers at Stanford Medicine, individuals who use marijuana face an elevated risk of heart disease and heart attack.
