Young Nigerians are exhausted not only by work but by the daily labour of staging rest. As the global Wabi-Sabi trend urges imperfection, many here are quietly asking whether packaging our lives is costing us our peace.

Here’s the gist: Spotify announced an “artist-first” AI program with majors and indie reps on Oct 16, 2025. It promises choice and compensation — but creators need clear consent, revenue rules and auditability for it to be real.