Veteran music producer and record executive ID Cabasa has shed light on the importance of addressing emotional trauma within Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
According to Cabasa, many people in the industry require healing, but often face ridicule and judgment instead of support.
He emphasized that people seeking closure are frequently met with division, as others take sides rather than offering empathy.
This, according to him can lead to individuals suppressing their emotions and struggles, appearing strong on the outside while suffering on the inside.
On his X handle, he wrote:
“We need to treat Trauma more in Naija…
A lot of people need closure.. unfortunately when they speak up rather than finding healing “People pick side”
We mock/blame/judge people for things they need healing from.
“The entertainment industry has many stars that need healing… But commentators deepen their pain by criticising them rather than showing empathy. So a lot is locked in so as to appear STRONG while dying internally.
“Even when they cry out for help, we gloss over it as entertainment.”
