Tahidi High’s actor Omosh reveals how he struggled with alcoholism for 20 years!

Omosh is not a new name in the entertainment industry. The fella gained popularity after his appearance on popular local show Tahidi High that saw him rise to the top.

For years he kept the show going thanks to his acting skills but what many didn’t know is that he was struggling with alcoholism.

It was a couple of years. Over 20 years!

Just like any person who prefers to find solution at the bottom of a liquor bottle; Omosh dedicated his entire life to drinking which almost cost him his life. His health deteriorated and fans realized his secret.

Speaking during a recent interview with the Trend’s Amina Abdi, Omosh revealed that the only reason he quit was because;

I thought about my family, my future and also my health, I decided to quit

He always had money to buy a drink

He went on to add that despite being broke at times,  Omosh never lacked cash to buy himself a drink; what many refer to as ‘kutoa lock.’ Alcoholism had made him get to a point where he felt that his body wouldn’t function if he had not tasted it.

Nilikua nasota, hata nikisota siwezikosa za kutoa lock. I had to take alcohol to function. The good thing now is that being sober makes you be high on life.

He is however now a changed man with an ambition to continue pursuing the film industry!