Comedian Onjiri discusses his 20 year struggle against his alcoholism

Onjiri has opened up about his long and painful battle with alcoholism, revealing that he struggled with alcohol addiction for more than two decades before achieving sobriety.

In a candid video shared on his social media platforms, Onjiri described alcoholism as a deeply personal and difficult fight, stressing that there is no quick fix or medication that can instantly cure addiction. Responding to questions from fans and friends about how he quit drinking, he made it clear that recovery begins in the mind.

“There is no medicine for alcohol. Sobriety starts from the mind,” he said.

Onjiri recalled that during the height of his addiction, his life spiralled into instability. He moved from place to place, often relying on friends for shelter, and had no permanent home. As alcohol took control, his physical and emotional health deteriorated.

He shared harrowing memories of experiencing severe shaking whenever he went without alcohol, describing those moments as some of the darkest periods of his life.

The comedian also reflected on the loss of many friends to alcohol-related complications. As deaths continued within his circle, he revealed that people began openly saying he might be next.

“People started saying it’s Onjiri who is next,” he recalled.

These experiences forced him to confront the reality of his addiction and rethink the direction of his life. He emphasised that sobriety was not an overnight achievement but a gradual process that demanded mental strength, discipline, and difficult personal choices.

Since quitting alcohol, Onjiri says he has gained valuable life lessons. He described his years of sobriety as a time of growth and self-discovery, even though the journey has not been easy.

“Being sober is not easy, but it is good to be better,” he said.

Onjiri encouraged anyone struggling with alcoholism not to lose hope, noting that recovery looks different for everyone and often takes time. He urged those battling addiction to seek any possible path toward change, reminding them that the first step begins with a decision made in the mind.

“It is not easy to leave alcohol, but get out of it in any possible way,” he urged.