Nigerian dance-hall singer Cynthia Morgan, better known by her stage name Madrina, has given an interesting perspective of her career in the music industry.
Madrina talked about her experiences with sexual harassment in the music industry in an open post that was taken down from her Instagram story.
Cynthia Morgan said that she had never experienced harassment like this. She credits her forceful interpersonal skills and tomboyish manner for this.
She conveyed her grief about the situation that most Nigerian female singers find themselves in and how it impacts their aspirations to be successful in the music industry.
In her message, Cynthia Morgan extended her support to fellow artist Yemi Alade and others in the industry, encouraging them to remain strong. She conveyed her belief that divine intervention would guide them through the challenges they face.
In her words:
“When I tell people I never witnessed sexual harassment in the music industry they are always surprised. Firstly, in real life, I was a tomboy and secondly, I always use to threaten people on how I will import people from Benin to fuck everybody up. Them they fear me for that Lagos.
It’s just so sad how being feminine and wanting to be successful makes you a prey. I really pray for a better Nigeria/world.
Stay tough.
God will see us through”.
