Singer Yemi Alade Explains How Her Refusal To Sleep With Music Executives Affects Her Career

One of Nigeria’s female musicians Yemi Alade has shared about facing sexual exploitation from music executives in exchange for winning awards.

The Johnny hitmaker said that her refusal to engage in sexual activities with industry figures hindered her success and recognition.

She shared, “There was a time in the industry when everybody wanted to sleep with me and it was like, Yemi if you don’t do this you won’t have that. “

Yemi Alade shared that going that route seems almost compulsory for musicians to get promotions, deals and awards on some circuits.

The singer shared,” Going down with men was like a bridge that I had to cross to get on some platforms, get some deals and even awards. When I made my decision never to engage in sexual activities for gains, lots of opportunities were automatically blocked for me.”

Answering the question of why she’s ignored despite her numerous successes like being Nigeria’s most subscribed YouTube singer she said,

“Ask yourself why Yemi Alade who is the most viewed and most subscribed Nigerian 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 artists in Nigeria, ” she commented further.

In as much as Yemi has won numerous prestigious international awards, she stressed there’s an intentional blocking of her opportunities for refusing non-consensual advances. She shared resolutely, ” 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…”