Ice Prince has announced he is smoke-free — and says walking away from cigarettes and marijuana ranks among the best decisions he has ever made.
The Nigerian rapper, born Panshak Zamani, shared the news with fans on social media, crediting God for helping him break a habit he described as deeply entrenched.
“From a chronic smoker to a very happy non-smoker,” he wrote, adding that he feels “unchained and saved.”
It is a significant personal milestone for the Oleku hitmaker, who had spoken candidly in a 2025 interview about just how embedded smoking had become in his daily life. He admitted that learning to roll cannabis himself had made quitting considerably harder — the habit had woven itself into his morning routine and his studio sessions, making it a near-constant presence rather than an occasional indulgence.
That context makes his announcement all the more striking. Ice Prince is not describing a casual habit dropped on a whim, but a deliberate break from something that had shaped his lifestyle for years.
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The post drew an outpouring of support from fans and followers, many of whom praised him for speaking openly about his journey rather than keeping it private. The response reflects a broader shift in how African celebrities are engaging with their audiences — using their platforms to normalise conversations around personal health and lifestyle change.
Ice Prince has been one of Nigeria’s most recognisable hip-hop figures for well over a decade, building his reputation on tracks like Oleku and a string of collaborations with artists across the continent and beyond. Off the music, his latest chapter appears to be one he is embracing with genuine enthusiasm.