Nigerian rapper, Omoniyi Temidayo, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, has urged upcoming artistes to prioritise mental health while pursuing their careers.
Naijaonpoint reports that the ‘Killin Dem’ crooner said that many families and supporters focus heavily on saving for marketing and promotion to push their relatives in the industry.
He pointed out that while this financial effort is important, it should go hand in hand with planning for therapy, as the entertainment journey comes with pressure and emotional struggles.
He 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 !!!”
See reactions below:
Ayo Shonaiya: “No be only fast rising. Established and already blown artiste sef need ongoing therapy 😊”
Vandee P: “😂😂 true talk! Music industry go show them shege, better balance studio money with therapy money before wahala go choke.”
Jay Boi: “Na big man dey do therapy, all that one Na wasting of money, just drink Cool water calm yourself down.”
Chief Augustin: “Music is tuff. Even if you have all the money for promotion, pray for luck. It’s really tuff.”
Rad Boy: “All this nigga does is discourage,you are not the first person to make it big and you won’t be the last (obviously)”
Debayo: “this is not even cap. No be by gra gra o. Are you mentally strong? Can you be ruthless when you have to be? Can you keep a clear mind when everyone else is panicking? and most importantly, can you instill courage in your people even when you’re scared?”
Ugly Fish: “You know when the artist go need the therapist pass?, Nah when dem blow and can’t keep up with it Like Career crashing after 1year (2 hit wonder).”
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