The Nigerian highlife star reveals how a bandmate helped him overcome a severe personal struggle
On August 4, 2026, Nigerian singer Flavour revealed during a TikTok live session that he battled a severe two-year masturbation addiction. He confessed to using liquid soap and failing a pastor’s spiritual fast before eventually overcoming the habit through weekly brothel visits suggested by a bandmate.
ValidUpdates understands that popular Nigerian singer Flavour has finally opened up about a dark period in his youth. The highlife star detailed his severe masturbation addiction during a TikTok live session on August 4, 2026.
The problem began shortly after he lost his virginity. He quickly lost contact with the woman involved. This sudden lack of a sexual partner pushed him towards solitary habits.
The Congo dance videos
A close friend soon introduced him to Mapouka dance videos from Congo. These explicit tapes turned his new habit into a daily addiction.
The singer admitted the intense struggle lasted for about two years. The condition became so severe that he felt deep shame around his peers. He found it hard to do normal things like watching football with friends.
Failed prayers and soap confession
Desperate for a way out, the artist sought help from his mother’s pastor. He described the religious leader as a trained guidance and counselling expert.
”21-day fast,” the singer recalled about the pastor’s exact prescription.
Flavour completed the gruelling prayers and fasting routine. The addiction sadly returned just days after he finished the spiritual exercise. He confessed that the physical actions became quite desperate over time.
”Even used liquid soap,” he admitted while discussing the peak of his struggles.
The unusual brothel solution
Flavour later confided in a bassist who played music with him. This bandmate blamed the problem on youth and a lack of regular intimacy.
The bassist took immediate action to help his friend. He drove Flavour to a local brothel and paid for a woman’s services. This single visit changed the course of the singer’s life.
Flavour began spending his live music money on weekly brothel visits. He stated that this costly decision finally helped him beat the addiction forever.
