Nigerian singer Qing Madi has spoken out about the challenges faced by women in the music industry, saying the environment is far from supportive for female artists.
According to the “American Love” crooner, women in the industry receive little protection and are often unfairly criticised compared to their male counterparts.
In a recent episode of the Wahala Podcast, Qing Madi 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.”
The rising star highlighted that despite the hurdles, she remains proud of her identity as a young female musician in Nigeria.