Flavour Speaks Out on His Masturbation Struggle
Nigerian highlife star Flavour has opened up about a challenging period in his life when he battled masturbation for about two years before finally breaking free.
The singer shared the experience during a live TikTok session with friends, explaining how the habit began, its impact on him, and the steps he took to stop it.
At the time, Flavour did not have a sexual partner, which led him to masturbate. He said the situation worsened after a friend introduced him to Mapouka dance videos from Congo, making the urge harder to control.
The addiction lasted roughly two years and affected his daily routine. He often felt embarrassed and uneasy around people, finding it difficult to interact freely with friends—even during simple activities like watching football together.
Flavour admitted that, at one point, he resorted to using liquid soap while dealing with the compulsion.
Seeking help, he first turned to his mother’s pastor, who also works in guidance and counselling. The pastor advised a 21‑day fast combined with regular prayer. Although Flavour completed the fast, the addiction returned only a few days later.
He later discussed the issue with a bassist he worked with. The musician suggested the problem was linked to Flavour’s youth and lack of regular sexual activity. The bassist then took him to a brothel and paid for him to have sex with a woman.
Following that encounter, Flavour began using part of his earnings from playing musical instruments to visit brothels on a weekly basis. He said this approach eventually helped him break free from the masturbation habit and move forward with his life.
In his own words: “I was addicted to masturbation for two years. I even used liquid soap. I first sought help through a 21‑day fast, but the addiction returned. I was later told the problem was linked to my youth and lack of regular sexual activity. A bassist took me to a brothel and paid for me to have sex with a woman. After that, I started spending the money I earned from playing musical instruments on weekly visits to brothels, and that eventually helped me overcome the addiction.”
Doris Ijeoma Israel, an entertainment journalist and graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, covers stories in film, music, and celebrity culture. She can be contacted via email.
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