Naira Marley, the acclaimed Nigerian singer also known as Azeez Fashola, has become a notable topic of discussion on Twitter.
This follows his visit to the retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, who is the head of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The visit took place today, August 17th, 2023, at the NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
As the CEO of Marlian Records, Naira Marley has taken on the role of an Agency Advocate, publicly declaring his backing for the campaign against drug abuse.
It’s worth remembering that Naira Marley has previously faced arrests by the NDLEA due to his history of promoting drugs in his music, which often featured themes of drug abuse.
Providing clear evidence of his association with drugs, the artist even titled one of his songs “Drug Test.”
In 2022, he became involved in an online dispute with NDLEA after they apprehended his signees, Mohbad and Zinoleesky.
Naira Marley faced allegations of drug misuse
In a situation from some months ago, Naira Marley found himself accused of engaging in drug-related activities.
A well-known Instagram gossip blogger, Gist Lovers, leveled claims against the artist, suggesting he played a significant role in drug distribution and even asserted that he might have been utilizing artists signed to his record label for drug trafficking.
Naira Marley, in response, strongly refuted these allegations. He clarified that while he does indulge in smoking marijuana, he firmly distances himself from any involvement in other forms of drug use.