According to him, because they are constantly subjected to rejection, hopelessness, and negativity, creatives—including artists—are especially susceptible to mental health issues.

MI Abaga

Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga has opened up on why most talented artists seek solace in drugs.

The ‘Bad Belle’ crooner has brought attention to the widespread problem of mental health difficulties in the entertainment industry.

In an interview, MI Abaga voiced his worries, about how people in the creative field are prone to these kinds of problems.

According to MI Abaga, because they are constantly subjected to rejection, hopelessness, and negativity, creatives—including artists—are especially susceptible to mental health issues.

He underlined that for prosperous artists, the circumstances worsen, and many turn to drug addiction as a coping strategy.

“Creatives are generally more at risk of mental health challenges to the extent that even when we are in the middle of it, there is no support. We face a lot of rejection, hopelessness, and negativity. Yet, when one becomes successful, it gets even worse.

The problem is so big and many artists are turning to drug abuse. We need to tackle the issue collectively to find ways to help creatives in Nigeria and Africa when faced with rejection,” MI Abaga said.