Popular Nigerian content creator Akinyemi Oluwaseun Omotayo, widely known as Asherkine, has shared the shocking reason behind his decision to stop making binge-eating videos — a content style that initially earned him fame and thousands of followers.

Known for his jaw-dropping videos where he would consume large portions of food in one sitting, Asherkine revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the lifestyle soon spiraled out of control, affecting both his physical and mental health.

“I genuinely enjoyed clearing up over five different meals regularly until my body told me,” he wrote. “Even though I had an active lifestyle, I lost the concept of moderation. Mindless binge eating became the order of the day, even when I wasn’t creating content.”

The creator went on to admit that he suffered from heart palpitations, excess weight gain, irregular sleep, high blood pressure, constant fatigue, and most notably, a mental battle with gluttony.

“Despite being full, I always wanted to keep eating! Gluttony had made its way. The mental battle to beat it is probably the hardest thing to deal with. It’s two years after and I still chat to the pit in my tummy.”

Asherkine also offered encouragement to people dealing with compulsive eating disorders, urging them to seek help and not underestimate the seriousness of the condition.

“I can’t express how disrespectful gluttony is and how much power it holds. If you struggle with compulsive eating disorder, pay attention — don’t underplay it.”

While he plans to continue creating food-related content, Asherkine emphasized that it will no longer involve extreme eating habits.

“I’ll still make food content,” he said, “but definitely not in such volume.”

💭 Opinion: Asherkine’s Honesty Exposes a Hidden Battle in the Content World

Asherkine’s revelation is more than a personal confession — it’s a mirror held up to the darker side of the content creation industry. Behind the fun and laughter of viral “mukbang” videos lies a growing issue: the glorification of excess.

In a world where views often depend on extremes — the biggest meal, the craziest challenge, or the most shocking clip — creators can easily lose touch with balance. Asherkine’s story reminds us that content creation, when it starts to harm the body or mind, is no longer creativity — it becomes self-destruction disguised as entertainment.

His bravery in admitting his struggle with gluttony is refreshing in a culture that often rewards overindulgence. It also raises a necessary conversation about the mental health toll of performance-based lifestyles, especially on social media, where “more” is always seen as “better.”

Food is meant to nourish, not harm. And in an era where binge content racks up millions of views, Asherkine’s choice to step back and heal is a quiet act of rebellion — and wisdom.

His message is clear and human: health is worth more than virality.