Nigerian singer and songwriter Qing Madi has accused her former record label of attempting to sabotage her career, following the removal of her latest single, Pepper Me, from Spotify. The 19-year-old artist took to Instagram stories, which have since been deleted, to voice her frustrations.
Allegations of Sabotage
In her posts, Qing Madi claimed that the same individuals who tried to derail the career of fellow singer Cynthia Morgan are now targeting her. She alleged that the label had previously sued her for one million dollars but lost the case. Now, she says, they are frustrated by her continued growth and success.
“Lol, my ex-label, the same people that tried to destroy Cynthia Morgan, are trying to do the same to me. It’s paining you that I didn’t give up even after suing me for 1 million dollars and losing your case,” she wrote.
Calling Out Joy Tongo
Qing Madi emphasized that she rarely complains online, preferring to focus on her music. However, she criticized her former label for removing her track just as it was gaining traction. In another post, she directly called out Joy Tongo, telling her to “leave me alone,” and vowed not to be silenced like Cynthia Morgan.
“Cynthia Morgan cried and was silenced. It won’t happen with me,” she declared.
Assurance to Fans
Despite the setback, Qing Madi assured fans that Pepper Me would return to streaming platforms. She stressed that her silence should not be mistaken for protecting her ex-label’s image, insisting that she only wants to make music while they “play dirty.”
“I’ll resolve it, don’t worry. The song will be up again. Just because I chose to keep quiet doesn’t mean I care about protecting your image. I just want to do music, that’s all. But you want to play dirty. I’m 19, bro. Let me be!!!” she added.
Public Reactions
Netizens have reacted strongly to Qing Madi’s outburst. Many expressed concern about the practices of Nigerian record labels, with some comparing them to secret cults. Others advised artists to involve lawyers before signing contracts and to be cautious about the terms of their agreements.
Comments on social media included:
- “Some of this Nigeria record label be like secret cults ???.”
- “There’s really something dark behind most record labels that most don’t know about.”
- “Always get a lawyer involve before signing anything.”
- “Why is it so hard for labels to let artist go.”
Some users also called out Joy Tongo directly, urging her to leave Qing Madi alone, while others drew parallels to Cynthia Morgan’s case, hoping the young singer would not suffer a similar fate.
Background: Joeboy and Qing Madi Performance
Previously, Qing Madi performed alongside Joeboy at the Big Brother Naija season 9 finale, where they sang their joint song, Adenuga. The performance was well-received, showcasing her rising prominence in the Nigerian music scene.
