Singer and actress Hellen Lukoma has revealed that one of the biggest challenges preventing her from releasing music consistently is the high cost of producing and promoting songs.Speaking during an appearance on NBS After 5, Lukoma explained that while she would love to release more music, the reality is that the industry is expensive and success is never guaranteed.I would love to release more music, but the truth is that music is not as cheap as it looks. We’ve seen so many people release songs, but not every project succeeds.Lukoma noted that she is still navigating the music business, saying she is both “gaining and un-gaining” from her music career. Because of this, she prefers to move at her own pace rather than rushing to release projects that may not yield the desired results.Former Obsessions member Hellen Lukoma reflects on working with SheebahWhen I go quiet, it doesn’t mean I don’t want to release the music, but it’s not as cheap as it looks. At the end of the day, I would love to be a great musician who loves my art, but I also want to earn from my art and be able to release music whenever I want.She also highlighted the mental pressure many artists face from fans who constantly expect new music within short periods of time.According to Lukoma, the expectation for musicians to release songs every few months can take a toll on their mental well-being, with some artists struggling with depression as a result.I have been in a situation where I have doubted what I do because of what people say.I would love to release more music, but the truth is that music is not as cheap as it looks. We’ve seen so many people release songs, but not every project succeeds.- Hellen Lukoma #NBSAfter5 #NBSUpdates pic.twitter.com/5BOukn3qx7— NBS After 5 (@NBSAfter5) May 29, 2026The post Hellen Lukoma on the financial struggles of being an artist appeared first on MBU.