Kenyan digital creator Terence Creative has opened up about his past smoking habit, revealing how it affected his health and relationship with his wife before he eventually decided to quit.
The comedian said he had gone nine years and 26 days without smoking cigarettes, shisha, marijuana, or any other substance that involves inhaling smoke.
In a post shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Terence reflected on the challenges he experienced while smoking and described quitting as one of the most important decisions he had made for his health and personal life.
He recalled that the habit had taken a serious toll on his physical appearance and well-being, leaving him with bleeding gums, difficulty breathing, and a persistent smell of smoke.
Terence Creative recalls wife’s decision not to kiss him
Beyond the health challenges, the comedian also revealed that smoking had affected his marriage.
According to Terence, his wife went for more than six years without kissing him because of his smoking habit. He said she had made it clear that she would only kiss him again after he stopped smoking.
“For over 6 years, my wife never kissed me because of smoking! 😂 She had made it clear that she wouldn’t kiss me until I quit,” he shared.
The comedian’s revelation offered a glimpse into how the habit had affected his relationship, with his wife’s decision becoming one of the personal consequences he remembered from that period.
Terence Creative encourages smokers to quit
Looking back on his journey, Terence expressed gratitude for having overcome the habit, acknowledging that quitting had not been easy.
He described the decision as beneficial to his health, family and overall quality of life. “Quitting smoking was one of the best decisions I ever made for myself, my health, and my life,” he said.
He also used the milestone to encourage people who are still struggling with smoking to consider quitting, assuring them that change is possible. “If you’re struggling with smoking, YOU TOO CAN QUIT!” he added.
Terence urged smokers to think about their health, families and future when making decisions about the habit.
His message comes as a personal account of the difficulties associated with quitting smoking and the changes that can follow. While the process may be challenging, support from family, healthcare professionals and appropriate cessation programmes can help people work towards stopping