Yemi Alade, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, recently opened up about facing pressure in the music industry, revealing that there was a period when many individuals within the industry sought sexual favors from her.
In a candid statement, Yemi Alade disclosed that her refusal to engage in such activities resulted in missed opportunities for her career advancement.
She pointed out the stark contrast between her immense popularity on platforms like YouTube, where she is the most viewed and subscribed Nigerian female artist, and the lack of recognition she receives from award shows year after year.
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Despite the challenges, Yemi affirmed her commitment to maintaining her dignity and integrity, emphasizing her gratitude for the unwavering support of her fans who appreciate her for who she is and her talent, rather than succumbing to external pressures.
“There was a time in the industry when everyone wanted to sl££p with me and it was like, ’Yemi, if you don’t do this, you won’t have that’ , going down with men was like a bridge I had to cross to get on some platforms, get some deals and even awards. When I made my decision never to engage in sxxual activities for gains, lots of opportunities were automatically blocked for me.
“Ask yourself why Yemi Alade who is the most viewed and most subscribed Nigerian female artiste on YouTube gets almost no recognition from award shows year after year. Even during twitter debates, no one mentions Yemi Alade as one of the biggest female artistes in Nigeria.
“They really blocked everything for me. But I’m glad coz I have my dignity, I have my life, I’m making cool cash and above all, I have fans who love me so much…” she said.
