Nigerian singer Candy Bleakz sheds light on the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry, citing a lack of camaraderie among female artists as a major hindrance to their success.
In a recent interview on the Clout Africa podcast, the rising star expressed her views on the difficulties women encounter in the music industry, especially in gaining acceptance and recognition from their female peers.
Bleakz, whose real name is Blessing Mariam Akiode, attributed the struggle to the absence of a supportive network and relationships among female artists.
She emphasized that the lack of solidarity and collaboration hampers the progress of women in the industry, making it more challenging for them to thrive compared to their male counterparts.
The talented singer also revealed that her unique style of music further isolates her from her female colleagues, leading to difficulties in being accepted and embraced within the music community.
Despite her distinctive approach, Candy Bleakz remains determined to make her mark and overcome the obstacles she faces as a female artist.
The 23-year-old said, “For [Nigerian] female artistes generally, there is no relationship among female artistes. No vibe, no nothing, you know.
“Then now, my music is now even different from what they are doing, now I’m trying to like sync myself in, like, yo, I’m here. What’s up? So, it’s harder.”