‘Weed Is Now Legalized’ – Naira Marley Reverses Stance Days After Declaring War Against Drug Abuse

The controversy around the legalization of weed in Nigeria has gained attention once again, with a video surfacing online where Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, seemingly confirms that weed has been legalized in the country.

The video emerged shortly after Naira Marley expressed his support for the War Against Drug Abuse. On August 17th, 2023, Naira Marley reportedly visited the NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) Boss, Brigadier General Buba Marwa Rtd, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.

In the video clip that’s circulating on Instagram, Naira Marley can be seen making a special announcement to his record label members. He declares that the hard substance, weed, which was previously not legalized in Nigeria, is now legalized. Naira Marley credits his colleagues for working together to make this supposed dream a reality, leading to a jubilant celebration among them.

As anticipated, the video created a diverse range of reactions among viewers. Some individuals interpreted it as a playful joke or humorous content, referring to it as “cruise” in Nigerian slang. These viewers likely consider the video to be a lighthearted and fictional scenario, not to be taken seriously.

On the other hand, there were those who held contrasting opinions and took the video more seriously. These viewers might be concerned about the potential misinformation being spread or the implications of such a statement if it were true. They might question the accuracy and reliability of the video’s content, especially given the legal and societal significance of drug legalization.