Nigerian dancehall artist turned singer-songwriter Madrina, formerly known as Cynthia Morgan, has once again stirred the pot, delivering a fiery message to her colleagues in the entertainment industry. Addressing issues of exploitation, fake friendships, and hypocrisy, Madrina used her personal experiences as a cautionary tale for others.
Referencing Cubana Chief Priest’s recent fallout with Burna Boy—where the socialite claimed to have paid Burna for a past performance—Madrina recounted her own ordeal. She revealed she was paid ₦1 million for a show in 2018, only to later face accusations of stalking the event organizers. “Na so Maleke beg me to pay me ₦1 million for a show in 2018. They later say na I toast them, say I even dey stalk them. Crazy world,” she lamented.
Her advice? Artists should stop accepting “beggy-beggy” shows that undervalue their craft.
Madrina also reflected on past controversies, including her gratitude to producer Samklef for his minimal help during her early career. Last year, when Samklef shared a list of artists he had supported, Madrina expressed relief that all he ever gave her was food, joking that otherwise, he might have publicly dragged her.
In another instance, she recalled cutting ties with a man who downplayed Olamide’s financial support for her, labeling the assistance as “too small.” She revealed that the same ₦1 million Olamide offered was loaned to her by her former label, only for them to insult her later.
Turning her focus to the ongoing debate over Afrobeats, Madrina took aim at Burna Boy and Wizkid, accusing them of seeking validation from the genre they’ve disparaged. “They’ve used Afrobeats to climb up, and now they want to talk trash about it,” she declared.
She also sent a direct warning to Mavin Records over Rema’s alleged smoking habits, vowing to hold the label accountable if anything were to happen to the artist.
Madrina didn’t hold back on her disdain for the music industry’s superficiality, describing the fake friendships and selective support she encountered during her career struggles. She revealed that during her most challenging times, only two people came to her aid, while many others she had collaborated with turned a blind eye.
Cynthia Morgan’s candid outbursts continue to paint a stark picture of the entertainment industry, urging artists to demand better treatment and stay true to themselves amidst a sea of hypocrisy and exploitation.
