Afrobeats singer Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of drug abuse among young Nigerians, following a recent visit to his childhood neighbourhood in Agege, Lagos.

In a post shared via his X handle on Wednesday, Small Doctor described the scenes he encountered as distressing. He said several familiar faces from his past now appeared dazed and visibly affected by substance abuse.

“I strolled through hoods on Sunday and what I saw was heartbreaking. The rate young chaps use drugs nowadays is alarming,” he wrote.

According to him, some individuals were “sleeping while standing,” while others stood in unnatural, frozen postures, appearing completely disconnected from their surroundings.

He recalled a conversation he had six years ago with Fuji music veteran Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, who had advised him to consider establishing a rehabilitation centre.

“Wasiu Ayinde told me 6 years ago to establish a rehabilitation centre, stating it is the new oil. That man saw the future,” he added.

Small Doctor also called on fellow artists and influencers to step up advocacy efforts against drug abuse, noting the urgent need for awareness and intervention.

“There is one bros that sings against drug abuse on socials, been a minute I came across his contents (David something can’t fully remember). I think we need him more at this moment,” he wrote.

The artist’s remarks come amid growing concerns about substance abuse among young Nigerians, especially in urban communities.