When being global means being a bit narcissistic, and that’s the point. You need delulu to make your dream come TRULULU
Buckle up, babes! Toolz, Gbemi, and Motolani just threw the cultural grenade of the year on their Off-Air show. Spoiler alert: they say to mesh into that “music superstar” lane in Naija, you’ll need a splash, no, a full-blown dunk, in narcissism. And honestly, they’re onto something.
In the clip, they don’t whisper; they declare it flat out. Artists who conquer the global stage aren’t just talented, they’re tuned into the “me, me, me” frequency. And in today’s attention-hungry world, that’s not just helpful, it’s a survival strategy.
What’s tea is this isn’t crazy. Studies back them up. Grandiose narcissism aka “look at me, I’m amazing” syndrome is psych-validated as a key driver behind fame lust. The neuroscience? Rough, but real, parts of the brain tied to self-importance and fame hang out together, and social media just feeds it bigger, louder, faster. Popularity loves narcissism. Narcissism needs popularity.
Think about it, those mega star moments, crowd roaring, magazine covers, front row invites among others, you’ve gotta believe you’re worth it. That “invincible spotlight magnet vibe”? It’s narcissism by design. And in Nigeria’s cutthroat music business, that’s your secret sauce.
Toolz, Gbemi, and Motolani aren’t condemning it, they are only saying be a decent human being. Yes, a superstar needs self-awareness, but not too much. You need confidence that corners the room, personality that steals headlines, and belief so loud it nearly drowns out your haters.
The real kicker? Narcissism can be a necessary evil. It’s glorified self hype. The difference between toxic and tactful? How you channel it. Channel it into art, performance, and authenticity, not clout chasing or cancel drama.
