Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Qing Madi, has spoken out about the struggles female artists face in the country’s music industry.

In a recent episode of the Wahala Podcast, the 19-year-old lamented that the industry is largely unconducive for women, pointing out that it neither protects nor fully embraces them.

“The industry is not the best for women in terms of protecting women, loving women in general,” Qing Madi said.

She explained that female artists often have to work twice as hard as their male counterparts while facing harsher criticism. “Men have the right to do whatever they like, but for the women, society just wants to box women so much,” she added.

Despite these challenges, Qing Madi expressed pride in being a female artist in Nigeria and praised her peers for their resilience. “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. It’s not easy,” she said.

Her remarks have sparked fresh conversations about gender inequality in the Nigerian music scene and the need for a more supportive environment for women.