Nigerian songstress Qing Madi has spoken out about the struggles female artists face in the country’s music scene, describing it as unconducive for women.
The ‘American Love’ crooner argued that the industry does little to protect female musicians, adding that their reception is often lukewarm compared to their male counterparts.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Wahala Podcast, Qing Madi highlighted the unfair criticism that women in the industry frequently endure.
She said,
“I think the [music] industry is not the best for women in terms of protecting women, loving women in general.
“Women have to do twice as much work as their male counterparts. Women are oftentimes criticised for nothing. But they don’t do that to the men. The men have the right to do whatever they like, but for the women, society just wants to box women so much.
“I go through that, which is crazy because I’m 19. So what do you want me to do? Women never get a break. So I’m super proud of being a female artist in Nigeria. And I’m super proud of every female artist in Nigeria because it takes a lot [to be one]. It’s not easy.”
