Singer Qing Madi has spoken out against the challenges faced by women in the Nigerian music industry, describing it as unconducive and lacking adequate protection for female artists.
Speaking on the Wahala Podcast, she said women in the industry contend with unequal expectations, double standards, and limited support, often having to work twice as hard as their male counterparts to gain recognition.
Qing Madi added that female artists are frequently subjected to unfair criticism while also facing societal pressures that attempt to “box” them and restrict their creative freedom.
Despite the obstacles, she expressed pride in being a female artist in Nigeria, noting that it takes resilience and determination to thrive in the male-dominated industry.
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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.”
