- Qing Madi, a rising star, has shared her experiences with the challenges of the music scene after gaining fame at a young age.
- In an interview on LagosMeetsLondon podcast, Qing Madi describes the industry as “dark,” describing it as a complex one involving complex contracts and dealing with greedy professionals.
Fast-rising Nigerian music sensation Qing Madi has shed light on the hidden struggles of breaking into the music industry at a young age. In a revealing interview on the LagosMeetsLondon podcast, the singer described the entertainment world as “dark,” citing a mix of challenges that many don’t see behind the scenes.
Despite her growing popularity, Qing Madi admitted that the journey hasn’t been easy. From navigating tricky contracts to dealing with greedy industry players, she confessed that fame has come with its fair share of emotional and mental tolls.
“The industry is dark,” she said. “I just want a simple life. I want to focus on my music and the people I care about without all the pressure.”
The young artist also spoke about the burden of expectations and the unpredictability of her path, saying she often feels like she’s simply “winging it” a candid admission of the uncertainty that comes with early success.
Adding a touch of personal insight, Qing Madi credited her mother for being a steady source of support and grounding. According to her, her mother constantly reminds her of who she is and the importance of staying connected to her values.
Qing Madi’s honesty offers a refreshing perspective into the less glamorous side of the entertainment world, especially for young talents navigating fame in today’s fast-paced digital era.
She said: “Literally had, I’ve had so many contract issues, so many issues with like professionals in the industry where it’s just like, I just wanna go to school. I don’t wanna have to read so many contracts. I don’t wanna have to read.
“There are people that are just out for themselves and are so greedy and they just wanna take advantage of you. The industry is dark. And because I’ve seen that firsthand, it’s like I came into the industry accidentally.
“I just wanted to write music and get money and go to school and be fine. But people started relating to my music and I put out more. But some people’s motive is not the purest.
“So it’s gonna affect how you work as a creative. And I think also my mom, she tries to also remind me I’m a kid in the most insane ways by asking me to do house chores just so I know like, yo, you’re still a human being, like relax. Yeah, you’re still here.
“Because sometimes it doesn’t even feel human. Sometimes it’s just like you’re a machine and everyone’s just got papers looking at you trying to figure out like, and I’m like, can I, please, I wanna go home. And it’s like you really don’t get enough time to be human or be someone’s daughter or someone’s last kid.
So I think it’s just really messed up. I don’t know if I’m ready. It’s crazy, but I’m just like winging it right now”.
