During her recent appearance on the TV show "Trending," hosted by reality star Kim Oprah, up-and-coming female rapper Candy Bleakz opened up about the disappointment she felt after losing the coveted 'YBNL Princess' title to Temmie Ovwasa in 2015, a decision made by Olamide, the label's boss. She revealed her initial anticipation of becoming YBNL Princess herself, only to be taken aback when Olamide introduced Temmie Ovwasa instead, despite their friendship.
Candy Bleakz's sentiments shed light on the competitive and sometimes tumultuous nature of the music industry, particularly for female artists. She further delved into the challenges faced by female artists in Nigeria, highlighting the double standards and scrutiny they often encounter regarding their appearance and performance. Despite her disappointment, Candy Bleakz remains determined to navigate these challenges and carve out her own path in the industry.
Candy Bleakz on the struggles of being a female artist in Nigeria
"For a female artist, when you’re pretty it’s a problem, when you’re ugly it’s a problem. When you’re too sexy it’s an issue and when you are not it’s an issue. Because I’m bringing something to the table but you will see comments like, ‘She’s not fine. She’s not dressing sexy. And at the same time, when she is fine they would want her to bring something to the table."
Watch the video shared by 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 below:
“The day Baddo (Olamide) unveiled Temmie Ovwasa, I was really sad. I was supposed to be the YBNL Princess”
– Candy Bleakz pic.twitter.com/xWrVl3YNG6
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) March 22, 2024
