Popular singer and rapper, Zlatan Ibile, has advised up-and-coming artists across Nigeria. He recently urged rising artists to prepare for the mental and emotional demands of being a music superstar.
Speaking via his social media page, Zlatan warned upcoming musicians to set money aside for therapy before entering the Nigerian music industry.
According to him, alongside funds for marketing and promotions, funds for effective therapy sessions are also required to keep them sane amid all of the craziness that comes with being a Nigerian artist.
“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!!!” he wrote.
His warning is understandable to many as several Nigerian artistes have in recent years opened up about struggles with depression and mental health challenges after storming the country’s music industry.
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Meanwhile, Texas artist Charley Crockett has said that popular singer Beyoncé belongs in country music.
He recently blasted critics of her “Cowboy Carter” album, and fans have been reacting.
Speaking via his Instagram page, Charley accused the industry of hiding behind double standards.
Listing Beyonce’s accomplishments as a musician, he highlighted how she managed to become the first Black woman to win Best Country Album at the Grammys in 2025 while still being overlooked by the Academy of Country Music Awards.
“Hey country folks. Beyoncé ain’t the source of your discontent. It was 25 years of bro country.
1 country artist on earth listens to nothing but rap Openly says he doesn’t really know any country music. Gotta respect his honesty. These ‘country boys’ been singing over trap beats for years. So what’s different now? Authenticity.
The machine points to a black woman who’s making a statement about marginalized people being removed from the conversation altogether,” he wrote.
