Nigerian Music Industry Unfair to Women – Qing Madi
The 19-year-old singer says female artists face double standards and little protection.
Nigerian singer Qing Madi has said that the country’s music industry is largely hostile to women, stressing that female artists are not given the same level of support and freedom as their male counterparts.
Speaking on the Wahala Podcast, the American Love crooner lamented that women in music often face unnecessary criticism and societal restrictions that men are spared.
“I think the industry is not the best for women in terms of protecting women, loving women in general,” she said. “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.”
At just 19 years old, Qing Madi admitted she is already experiencing these challenges. “I go through that, which is crazy because I’m 19. So what do you want me to do? Women never get a break,” she added.
Despite the hurdles, she expressed pride in herself and other women in the industry. “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.”
