Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has given some advice to upcoming artistes, telling them to prepare for the pressure of fame by setting money aside for therapy.

The Zanku hitmaker explained on social media that therapy should be included in an artiste’s budget, just like marketing and promotion. He stressed that mental health is something no one in the music industry should ignore.

Sharing his thoughts on X, Zlatan wrote that anyone with a fast-rising artiste should not only save for promotion but also keep money for a therapist.

His words come as more Nigerian artistes have been speaking openly about struggles with depression and mental health. Zlatan’s reminder shows that success in the industry requires not just talent and money, but also care for the mind.