Nigerian singer Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, popularly known as Fave, has spoken about the challenges female artistes face while trying to establish themselves in the country’s music industry.
The singer argued that female musicians are often subjected to standards beyond their musical ability, with their appearance, dressing and perceived sex appeal becoming part of how their careers are judged.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Fave said the situation makes it harder for female artistes to gain recognition, as attention is often placed on their physical appearance before their music.
She noted that issues such as body shape and fashion choices can influence how female musicians are perceived, unlike their male counterparts, who she said are generally not subjected to the same scrutiny.
She said, “It is harder for female artists to blow. Female artists aren’t measured by talent but by what they wear. If your tummy isn’t flat… It is never really about the music; it is more about people’s sexual desires or their fantasies about you.
“And I think that right there is a problem, because it becomes more about how decently you are dressed before people listen to you. But when it comes to men, they aren’t held to that same standard.”
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Prompt News reports Fave maintained that the additional expectations placed on women create an uneven environment for female musicians seeking success in the Nigerian music scene.
Despite what she described as the disadvantage faced by female artistes, the singer argued that women in the industry continue to deliver stronger performances than their male counterparts.
