Nigerian singer Qing Madi has publicly accused her former record label, JTon Music, of allegedly attempting to undermine her career following a recent dispute involving her music catalog.
The controversy began after her song “Pepper Me”, a collaboration with Zinoleesky, was unexpectedly taken down from Spotify, sparking confusion among fans and industry observers.
Reacting to the development, Qing Madi claimed on social media that the removal was not accidental but part of a wider effort she believes is aimed at frustrating her growth after her exit from the label. She alleged that tensions escalated after a legal battle in which the label reportedly pursued a $1 million lawsuit against her, a case she says they ultimately lost.
In her statement shared on Instagram, the young artist suggested that she is facing the same kind of industry pressure previously experienced by other artists, referencing the struggles of former labelmates who have spoken out in the past about similar disputes.
She further expressed frustration that despite winning the legal case, she still feels targeted, insisting that efforts are being made to disrupt her progress and limit her music distribution. According to her, she remains determined not to be discouraged, promising fans that she will work to ensure her song is restored to streaming platforms.
The singer also highlighted that her departure from JTon Music followed months of disagreement, which eventually led to the separation. Since then, she has been working independently and focusing on rebuilding her career trajectory.
As of now, JTon Music has not issued any public response or clarification regarding the allegations or the removal of the song from Spotify.
The situation has sparked wider conversations within the Nigerian music industry about artist-label conflicts, ownership of creative work, and the challenges emerging artists face when exiting contractual agreements.
