Veteran Nigerian singer and activist Chinagorom Onuoha, better known as African China, has shared insights on his struggles as a musician.

The singer, famous for his daring lyrics, which criticized the government, shared the effect during a recent episode of the Beer Parlor Talk podcast, disclosing that he constantly suffered threats to his life. According to him, the style of music forced him to learn martial arts, in addition to engaging in charms to preserve himself from the dangers to his life.

He opened up on how he began avoiding the police, OPC, and street urchins, revealing that it was a tough period, as he had to be alert at all times.

He said:
“I am a black belter. During my time, you need to know how to fight to survive in the music industry. I was not just learning martial art but also engaged in voodoo to protect myself…

“My life was in danger because I was making conscious music. I was running from police, OPC and Area Boys. Informants also helped me in escaping from the constant threats. OPC alway tried to harras me even when I was performing but the audience always give me signals whenever they are coming. So, OPC thought I was using voodoo to disappear. I was always at alert."