Renowned Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress, Omawumi Megbele, known by her stage name Omawumi, says it is unfair for record labels to discriminate against women on grounds that careers are often cut short following marriage and motherhood. The brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness made this known in a recent chat with HipTV. Record labels discriminating against married women is unfair – Omawumi.
Recall that the mother of two who recently dropped her third studio album ‘Timeless’, took a break from the entertainment industry to give birth to her son. Her action caused fans to worry about her long absence from the spotlight but she however returned in 2015 with her fantastic cover of Adele’s global hit song ‘Hello’.
Record labels discriminating against married women is unfair – Omawumi
The singer of Itsekiri ethnicity cited her career as an example and urged record labels to encourage female artists. She said: “That’s woman discrimination.
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“Well, in my opinion, I don’t think women’s career are usually cut short. Some people thought that of me because I got married and I had kids. I don’t think that’s fair, I think passion trumps it all. If you find somebody that has passion for the work, encourage the person. Sign the person and you will make you money,” the ‘If You Ask Me’ crooner added.
Her statement (women in the entertainment industry should not be put down they chose to get married) shows she called out record labels for discriminating against women, and of course some of her fans agree with her, whereas, other think otherwise.
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Watch the video below…
See some comments below…
officialhiptv: “IT IS UNFAIR TO SAY FEMALE ARTISTES HAVE SHORTER CAREER SPAN- @omawonder.
ifloxzy: “Lol #iConcur o’jare. #WomanDiscrimination indeed.”
music_hypeman: “Female artiste got short life span and Tiwa is still on top.”
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queventures: “True.”
officialalterplate: “Your career is cut short already,what else are we talking about? Biko case closed.”
babykish7: “@music_hypeman asin eh.”
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