Numerous artists resort to substance abuse due to consistent rejections- MI Abaga

MI Abaga, the popular hip hop star, has shed light on the vulnerability of creatives in the entertainment industry when it comes to mental health challenges.

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In an interview with Punch, he expressed his concerns about the constant rejection, hopelessness, and negativity that individuals in the creative sphere often encounter.

He emphasized that this situation becomes even more severe for successful artists, leading many of them to turn to drug abuse as a coping mechanism.

MI Abaga believes that there is a lack of support for creatives in the midst of these challenges and urges for collective efforts to find ways to help artists in Nigeria and Africa when they face rejection.