Men are the reason I don’t win awards” Yemi Alade reveals
In a candid revelation that sheds light on the challenges faced by female artists in the music industry, Afrobeat sensation Yemi Alade, affectionately known as Mama Africa, has opened up about her struggles with winning awards and the underlying gender biases at play.
In a recent development, Yemi Alade shared her insights on why she has found it difficult to secure awards despite her undeniable talent and popularity. She bravely addressed the uncomfortable truth that many female artists face – the pervasive culture of sexism and objectification that pervades the music industry.
Yemi Alade revealed that when she first entered the music scene, she encountered a disheartening reality: many men in positions of power sought to exploit her for their own gains. She recounted instances where male figures in the industry attempted to coerce her into compromising situations, insinuating that her refusal to comply may have impacted her award recognition in Nigeria.
Despite her immense talent and undeniable success, Yemi Alade expressed her frustration at being consistently overlooked in award nominations. She highlighted the discrepancy between her substantial achievements, such as being one of the most viewed and subscribed Nigerian female artists on YouTube, and her lack of recognition in award shows.
Her remarks bring to light the systemic gender biases and double standards that plague the music industry, perpetuating inequality and hindering the progress of female artists. The pervasive notion that a woman’s worth is tied to her willingness to acquiesce to male advances undermines the talent, hard work, and dedication of female musicians.
Yemi Alade’s courageous decision to speak out against gender discrimination serves as a rallying cry for change. It is a call to action for the industry to confront its ingrained biases, dismantle patriarchal structures, and create a more equitable and inclusive environment for all artists.
As fans and supporters of Yemi Alade, it is imperative that we amplify her voice and support her in her quest for recognition and equality. Let us stand united in challenging gender stereotypes and advocating for the empowerment of women in the music industry and beyond.
Yemi Alade’s revelation underscores the urgent need for systemic change within the music industry. Let her words serve as a catalyst for transformation, inspiring us to strive for a future where talent and merit are the only factors that determine success, regardless of gender.
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Netizens blasts medical doctor as he uses Kizz Daniel and his wife as case study to advise women
A medical doctor, identified on Twitter as Dr Pharouk, has created a stir online with his advice to women using singer Kizz Daniel and his wife as case studies.
In a lengthy Twitter post, he shared a story Kizz Daniel made in the past while talking about his wife, who he revealed believed in him when he started his music career. The singer disclosed that his wife would bring food for him when he spent hours in the studio and was mocked by her friends who claimed he couldn’t sing.
Kizz Daniel stated that his wife and his brother stood by him and were the only ones liking his posts, and she was the one who paid for his first song, which was N10,000.
Using his story as a case study, Dr Pharouk stated that men are grateful people as there is nothing one would do for them that they will forget completely. He avowed that men will always be there for women who stood by them and respected them at their low moments.
He admonished ladies to show their struggling boyfriends.
Famous Twitter personality, Daniel Regha has stunned online users as he shows off one of his favorite hobbies.
He shared a video on the microblogging platform, X where he displayed how he got a chicken, killed it, and made a sumptuous egusi soup from it. He captioned the video, “One of my favorite hobbies…”
The video garnered praise from the internet community for his ability to finally prepare a visually appealing meal with his own money, in contrast to his prior meals that he had posted online.
Read reactions below:
OBINNA said: “Na you understand this life pass, you even hack poverty join e come be like flex. Dani Dani ”
Ultra said: “Oh my goodness this is getting out of hand”
Kemi_Blues asked: “Wooow you sabi cook ”
Agbong Blessed David said: “Enjoyment boss. This soup is extremely sumptuous by mere looking alone.”
Joel stated: “Sha no forget your neighbour where you don dey chop him food”
_officialboss penned: “Na Elon Musk money you dey use flex like this o”
ajibade_demola wrote: “Chicken we have been looking for, So it’s inside your stomach right now…”
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Popular skit maker, Sabinus reminds Nigerians that it’s naira they shouldn’t spray as he begs them to spray perfume while recounting an unpleasant experience after hugging a fan.
The content creator took to social media to raise an alarm as he claimed that a lot of Nigerians are no longer spraying perfume.
He reminded them that what the government said was they shouldn’t spray naira notes, however, some have taken it upon themselves not to also spray perfume.
Sabinus recalled how a fan hugged him and the smell oozing from the armpit was too much for him to bear.
The comedian begged folks to get roll-on, and body spray to help reduce the bad smell from their body.
Check out reactions …
fheytii said: “You won’t understand how painful it is until you sit beside someone with strong body odor”
pollyekong wrote: “Men especially don’t shave ”
nancy_okenwa remarked: “Enter public bus and perceive different body smell”
yesimprettyoma penned: “Even if na stew try Dey apply am for armpit Biko”
nancy_phil stated: “Even if na curry leaf or scent leaf.. Try putting in your armpit before leaving the house… Don’t kill Sabinwa for us biko”
m.d.o.n.n.i.e said: “If you can’t buy perfume, Abeg buy Dustin powder put for armpit. Life is hard already, don’t make it harder. ”
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