Don Jazzy, a veteran record producer and music executive, has expressed his disappointment at the lack of reception for female musicians by Nigerians.
Despite their hard work, Nigerians do not support female artists as much as they support their male counterparts in the music industry. The Mavin Records CEO lamented that female musicians in Nigeria face significant challenges compared to their counterparts in other countries.
The issue was brought to the forefront by a social media user with the handle @Lahon199x. This user pointed out that while female artists thrive and are equally represented in other countries’ music industries, Nigerian female artists struggle to achieve A-list status within their own country. The user wrote: “Nigerians in general are still not receptive to Female music. You will see female artists dominating or at least equal to the men in other countries’ music industry. But in Nigeria? Our female artists have more chances of being A-list globally than being A-list in Nigeria.”
Don Jazzy emphasized the dedication and effort that female musicians pour into their craft, expressing sadness over the lack of appreciation from the Nigerian audience. He stated, “And it’s so sad. The women put in soooo much work”.
It’s essential to recognize and support the talent and hard work of female artists, both locally and globally, to create a more inclusive and thriving music industry.
