Rapper Zlatan Ibile has urged rising artistes to consider hiring professional psychologists to support their mental health once they achieve success. Artists
Sharing the advice on his social media page on Thursday, Zlatan Ibile emphasized the importance of mental wellness in the music industry. He encouraged both up-and-coming artists and their sponsors to include therapy costs as part of their overall budget, alongside marketing expenses.
On his X handle, Zlatan Ibile 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 message reckoned with sentiments that the music industry is “emotionally tasking.”
Over the years, several Nigerian musicians have spoken up about falling into depression while navigating the music industry.
Recalls that in 2022, singer, Omah Lay shared via his X handle that his depression worsened after he had a sexual affair with his therapist.
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