Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry'
01:24The industry's so-called "Big Three" - Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid - are all male - while their female counterparts, such a...
The industry's so-called "Big Three" - Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid - are all male - while their female counterparts, such as Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade, have spoken out about the barriers they face because of their gender.
Earlier this year, Tems hit out following negative comments about her body, which were made online after a video of her performing was posted onto X.
She wrote on the social media platform: "It's just a body, I will add and lose weight. I never once hid my body, I just didn't feel the need to prove or disprove anyone. The more you don't like my body the better for me actually."
Tems told the BBC she wants "to change the way women see themselves in music", and hopes to achieve this through her new platform, The Leading Vibe Initiative.
The project aims to provide opportunities for young women throughout Africa's music industries.
"I promised myself that if I get to a place where I can do more, I will make this initiative for women like me and maybe make it easier for women to access platforms and access a wider audience and success," Tems said.
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