Key Points
- Teni says female singers lead vocally in Afrobeats today. She named Tiwa Savage Yemi Alade and Waje.
- Her remarks came during a panel at EWA Lagos. Speakers discussed gender recognition and fair festival billing practices.
- Audience reaction shows strong support for women’s visibility. Promoters may rethink billing and set times soon.
Teni (Teniola Apata) told a packed Lagos room that women lead vocally. She praised Tiwa Savage (Tiwatope Omolara Savage) Yemi Alade (Yemi Eberechi Alade) and Waje (Aituaje Iruobe).
Her comments came while she sat on a panel at EWA. The panel discussed gender creativity and music industry fairness. Read more on her recent stance at ValidUpdates Teni ends Friday cash gifts.
Teni argued that mic skill and vocal range still set top acts apart. She said many male stars learned technique from earlier female singers. She called vocal craft a lifelong discipline for all singers.
Audience members cheered when she named specific artists as examples. Her line we are your mothers drew both laughs and applause. Panelists debated why radio play and festival slots still favor men.
Industry observers said the point echoes long standing concerns today. They said equal airtime and fair fees remain unresolved issues. Managers expect promoters to study crowd response and adjust billing accordingly.
Some artists cautioned against sweeping claims and asked for clear data. Others welcomed the debate and urged faster change in billing. The exchange set off extra conversation across social feeds and blogs.
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Teni urged young singers to keep refining vocal technique every day. She said practice and stage work build a lasting career.
Promoters and broadcasters could face more questions from artists and fans. The wider debate may shift set lists and festival line ups.
