Why Female Artistes Should Be Encouraged —Yemi Alade
Why Female Artistes Should Be Encouraged —Yemi Alade Yemi Alade, the popular Nigerian singer, has talked about encouraging female artists. The singer said more conscious efforts should be put into encouraging female artistes. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I know society favours the male child in places like Africa but that has never stopped me. “The media also has a significant role to play and should consciously make efforts to support female musicians and give them the platforms and exposure they deserve. “Even the questions asked can be phrased differently. Instead of always asking what the difficulties are and doing nothing about them, they can ask how they can help. Females need a level playing ground, instead of always having to prove themselves. We actually need that kind of support from the media.” Alade, who recently released a new song titled, ‘Begging’, stated that it was inspired by love. She said, “My new single is about seeking the love that one...