“I’ve Never Performed Sober” – Victony Opens Up On Alcohol, Car Crash, and Winning His Parents’ Support Through Pain

Victony has revealed that every single performance he’s delivered so far has been under the influence of alcohol. The ‘Soweto’ crooner made the startling confession during a raw interview on Behind The Prestige, admitting that he’s never been on stage sober — a habit he now aims to break during his ongoing Stubborn Tour. According to him, this is a personal challenge to connect genuinely with fans for the first time without a mental buffer.

The 23-year-old singer, born Anthony Ebuka Victor, said the goal is to embrace the raw energy of live performance. “I just want to try and see my fans clearly… to connect,” he said. His bold decision marks a shift from performance anxiety management to mindful artistry as he tours cities across the world.

The story of Victony is one etched in resilience. On April 26, 2021, the singer was involved in a devastating car crash that killed one person and left three others injured. Victony barely survived. He spent months in a wheelchair, underwent four surgeries, and had to relearn to walk — a journey he once described as “a blessing in disguise.”

Prior to the crash, Victony’s parents were indifferent toward his musical ambition. They wanted him to graduate and become an engineer. But the outpouring of public prayers, support from fans, and the viral “#PrayForVictony” movement following the accident changed their minds. “That was when they truly saw what music meant to me,” he said.

His rise to stardom took flight in 2021 after his feature on Mayorkun’s hit single Holy Father, which dominated the charts and became a fan favorite. The song didn’t just elevate Victony’s artistry — it cemented his relevance in Nigeria’s fast-moving Afrobeats scene.

Now signed to Mainland Block Party, a label founded by renowned music executive Tobi Mohammed, Victony continues to redefine his identity as both a survivor and a superstar. From overcoming self-doubt and physical pain to redefining his stage persona, his story resonates far beyond the music.

Victony’s ‘Stubborn’ tour is currently making waves internationally, with fans eager to witness this new chapter of authenticity — no alcohol, just raw energy, emotion, and connection.