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Qing Madi Opens Up on How Hard It Is for Women to Succeed in the Nigerian Music Industry
Nigerian singer Qing Madi has opened up about the struggles women face in the music scene, saying the industry offers little to no support for female artists.
The American Love star revealed on the Wahala Podcast that women in music often work twice as hard as men yet still face harsh criticism that their male colleagues are rarely subjected to.
She explained that society tends to place unnecessary restrictions on women while giving men more freedom, making the journey tougher for female musicians.
“At just 19, I already feel the weight of these challenges,” she said, adding that women in the industry hardly ever get a break.
Despite this, Qing Madi expressed pride in being a young female artist in Nigeria and praised other women in music for their resilience, noting that it takes strength and determination to survive in such a demanding space.
The BET Awards ceremony returned once again and was held on June 28, 2026.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by Druski and celebrated some of the biggest names in music, film, and entertainment.
Some of the night’s winners include:
- Kendrick Lamar – Best Male Hip Hop Artist (9th win)
- Kehlani – Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Kehlani – Video of the Year (“Folded”)
- Olivia Dean – Best New Artist
- Cardi B – Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Leon Thomas – Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Michael B. Jordan – Best Lead Actor (Sinners)
- Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor – Video Director of the Year
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington speaks with regret as he reflects on his life. He shared that he is disappointed in himself for still being single at his age and not having any children.
The singer said “Up till now, I’m not married and I don’t have any children. All I have to show is an American passport. I want more than American papers—I want a family and respect.”
Nigerian singer Tems reacts to comments linking her with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
During a recent interview, the singer spoke about the African music movement.
“It’s amazing, you know, coming from Nigeria. I’m just really happy where African music is going right now. Everybody’s popping off and everybody’s shining. So I’m just happy to be a part of that.”
She was then asked if she knew the goalkeeper, to which she replied “Do I know him personally? “I think I do. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t.”
The host then teased her, saying “We should shoot our shot.”
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