World Music Therapy Day

If you’re Nigerian, you already know music is more than just sound—it’s therapy, healing, and sometimes, the only thing keeping us sane! 

From using music to cure heartbreak 💔, hunger 🍛, and even NEPA wahala ⚡, Nigerians have mastered the art of music therapy without even knowing it.

So, since March 1st is World Music Therapy Day, let's break down how Nigerians use music to heal their bodies, minds, and souls! 

1. When Life is Stressing You, Blast Music! 

Nigerians don’t do yoga for stress relief. We press play and increase volume! 😂

Scenario 1: Salary Hasn’t Dropped Yet, But Jollification Must Continue!

Your account balance looks like ₦150, but once you hear Davido’s "Jowo" or Asake’s "Lonely at the Top", you start feeling like a billionaire in spirit. 😂💰

Scenario 2: Heartbreak Has Touched You, Time for Sad Boy/Girl Hours 😭

A Nigerian who just got heartbroken doesn’t cry normally—they open a sad playlist and enter their feelings!

✅ If you’re a guy: You’ll play Omah Lay’s "Understand" and be looking out the window like a Nollywood actor. 🎭

✅ If you’re a babe: You’ll be listening to Simi’s "Gone For Good" while scrolling through his WhatsApp Status

💡 Fact: The same song that made you cry today will be your jam next week when you move on! 😂

2. Moms & Gospel Music Therapy 🙌🏾🎶

Mothers believe gospel music can solve any problem in life.

Early Morning Playlist in Every Nigerian Home:

⏰ 5 AM

"What shall I render… to Jehovah?!" 🎤 (Wake up, time for morning devotion!)

Good morning Jesus Good morning Lord 

Mom shouting: "Come and pray before the devil attacks you!" 😂

Children grumbling, but no choice—prayer is mandatory!

💡 Fun Fact: Nigerian moms also use gospel songs to warn their enemies in the spirit. If your mom suddenly plays Tope Alabi’s "Oruko Tuntun", just know she’s sending thunder to her haters! ⚡😂

3. The Ultimate Therapy? PARTY MUSIC! 🎉🔥

In Nigeria, owambe (party) music is a powerful medicine. No matter how sad you are, once you hear Fuji, Afrobeats, or Highlife, your body will start moving!

Signs That Music Has "Entered Your Body" at a Party:

✅ You start nodding your head gently at first.

✅ Next thing, you’re tapping your feet.

✅ Then BOOM—you’re on the dance floor doing Zanku and legwork! 😂💃🏾

💡 Pro Tip: If you want someone to forget their stress, just play "Buga" by Kizz Daniel or Shaolin by Seyi Vibes and watch them instantly start dancing! 💃🏾🔥

4. NEPA Wahala? Use Music to Forget Your Suffering! 😂⚡

Nigerians are masters of using music to survive hardship!

NEPA takes light? Just play "Calm Down" by Rema and pretend everything is okay. 😩

Stuck in Lagos traffic? Tune into Wizkid’s "Essence" and find inner peace. 🚗🎶

Fuel scarcity stress? Put on Burna Boy’s "Last Last" and shout "Everybody go chop breakfast!" 😂

💡 Pro Tip: Nigerian DJs are also therapists! Ever noticed how they play songs that perfectly fit your situation?

Example: You’re tired and thinking about your life, then suddenly the DJ plays:

"Problem no dey finish, make you try dey enjoy…" 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

5. Nigerians Use Music to Cure Work Stress! 💼🎤

If your office doesn’t allow music, quit immediately! 😂 Nigerians can’t survive work stress without a solid playlist.

Office Playlist for Every Mood:

✅ Monday Morning Motivation: Burna Boy – "Odogwu!" 🔥

✅ Afternoon Work Stress: Adekunle Gold – "Something Different" 🎶

✅ TGIF Mood: Patoranking – "Abule!" 🏝️

💡 Fact: The moment a Nigerian hears "TGIF Party Loading", they automatically start looking for where to groove!

6. Nigerian Artists Are Giving Us Healing Anthems! 🎶

Let’s appreciate our Naija music legends for giving us songs that:

✅ Make us dance 💃🏾

✅ Help us heal 💕

✅ Make us forget Buhari’s economy 😩😂

Top Nigerian "Therapy" Songs:

✅ Fireboy DML – "Peru" (For when you need to feel sexy 😏)

✅ Flavour – "Ada Ada" (For when love is sweet 💕)

✅ 2Baba – "African Queen" (For when you need confidence! 👑)

✅ Kizz Daniel – "Cough (Odo)" (For instant happiness! 🤣)

💡 Pro Tip: If your day is bad, just blast Naija music at full volume and watch how your mood changes! 🎵🔥

7. How to Celebrate World Music Therapy Day, Naija Style! 🎉

Since March 1st is World Music Therapy Day, here’s how to celebrate the Nigerian way:

A. Have a Music Therapy Session! 🎧

Play your favorite songs.

Dance like nobody’s watching.

If neighbors complain, increase the volume! 😂

B. Organize a "Therapy Playlist" Challenge 🎶

Ask your friends to share one song that heals their soul.

Create a playlist and blast it all day!

C. Support Nigerian Artists! 🎤

Stream their songs (No, don’t download from Telegram! 😂)

Go to concerts (Stop saying "OBO, abeg dash me free ticket!" 😂)

Final Thoughts: Music = Life in Nigeria! 🇳🇬🎶

Nigerians don’t just listen to music—we use it to survive!

From curing stress, heartbreak, hunger, and even NEPA wahala, music is our ultimate therapy!

So, on World Music Therapy Day, remember this:

No matter your problem, there’s a Naija song that will cure it! 😌🎶

If life dey stress you, just press play and dance! 💃🏾🔥

🎤 Drop a comment: Which Naija song is your therapy anthem? Let’s gist! 🎶😂👇🏾