Nigerian singer Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, popularly known as Fave, has spoken about what she described as the double standards female artistes face in the music industry.
Fave made the remarks during a recent appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast, where she argued that female musicians are often judged by their physical appearance, dressing and perceived attractiveness rather than their musical talent.
According to the singer, the scrutiny placed on women can shift attention away from their music to their bodies and how they are perceived by the public.
“It’s harder for female artists to blow. Female artists aren’t measured by talent but by what they wear,” Fave said, adding that discussions about female artistes can sometimes centre on people’s sexual perceptions of them rather than their music.
She argued that women are expected to meet certain beauty and dressing standards before their music receives attention, while male artistes are not subjected to the same level of scrutiny.
Fave also said female artistes often have to put in significantly more effort to remain visible and relevant in the industry. She claimed that some industry executives she encountered early in her career were reluctant to sign female artistes because they considered them difficult to manage.
The singer further raised concerns about sexual advances that female artistes may encounter when seeking studio opportunities, exposure or support from influential figures in the entertainment industry.
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