Teniola Apata, the popular Nigerian singer known as Teni, recently took to social media to voice her opinion on the use of the term “female artists” when referring to women in the music industry. In a tweet shared on the gossip platform Twitter, she emphasized that there is no need to include the “female” tag, as they are simply artists like their male counterparts.
Teni firmly expressed that women in the music industry are not only on par with their male counterparts but often surpass them in terms of style, music, and performance. She passionately tweeted, “MAKE UNA COMOT THAT “FEMALE” TAG. WE ARE FU*KING ARTISTS. AND NA WE BAD PASS FOR EVERYTHING. STEEZE O, MUSIC O, PERFORMANCE, EVERYTHING.”
MAKE UNA COMOT THAT “FEMALE” TAG. WE ARE FUCKING ARTISTS. AND NA WE BAD PASS FOR EVERYTHING. STEEZE O, MUSIC O, PERFORMANCE, EVERYTHING.
— THE REAL IDAN (@TeniEntertainer) June 8, 2023
Teni’s tweet has garnered attention and sparked conversations about gender representation and equality within the music industry. Her strong stance resonates with many who share her belief that women should be celebrated as artists without the need for gender distinctions.