• Singer Qing Madi highlights challenges faced by female artists in the Nigerian music industry.
• She notes a lack of support and protection for women, leading to limited acceptance of female musicians.
• Madi points out that women in music often encounter unwarranted criticism.

Singer Qing Madi has expressed concerns about the challenges female artists face in the Nigerian music industry. She argued that the industry often fails to support and protect women, resulting in limited acceptance for female musicians.

The “American Love” singer also highlighted that women in music frequently face unwarranted criticism.

During a recent appearance on the Wahala Podcast, Qing Madi stated, “I feel the industry isn’t very supportive of women, both in terms of protection and general appreciation.”

“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.”