Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile, has urged up-and-coming artistes to prepare for the mental health challenges that often come with fame.
Sharing his thoughts via social media on Thursday, the Zanku crooner advised that artistes and their sponsors should set aside funds for therapy, in addition to marketing and promotion.
On his X handle, Zlatan wrote,
“If you get brother or sister wey be fast rising artist and you believe say he or she go blow as una dey keep money for marketing and promo make una dey keep therapist money for one side tooo cos lol!!!”
His comment resonates with concerns that the music industry is emotionally demanding and mentally draining.
Over the years, many Nigerian musicians have opened up about their struggles with depression. In 2022, singer Omah Lay revealed that his depression worsened after he had a sexual relationship with his therapist.
