‘We keep secrets because we’re scared’: Guvna B on porn addiction and recovery
After writing about a racist attack on his last album, the award-winning musician wanted his new work to be happier. Then life took him down a different path. He discusses stigma, shame and how he got help
TL;DR
- Guvna B experienced a racist attack in 2021, leading to temporary blindness in one eye and inspiring his album 'The Village Is on Fire'.
- His new album, 'This Bed I Made', confronts his lifelong battle with pornography addiction and his journey through rehab.
- Borquaye aims to destigmatize addiction by openly discussing his experiences and encouraging others to seek help.
- He has transitioned from a gospel-influenced rapper to an artist exploring deeper personal themes, contrasting with the bravado often found in grime music.
- Borquaye also works with young men in schools and prisons, facilitating creative writing workshops to encourage emotional expression and reduce violence.