Ghanaian singer Feli Nuna has broken her silence on the painful experiences that forced her to take a break from the music industry, and her story is hitting hard.
In a heartfelt interview with 3Music TV, the talented artiste opened up about the harassment and lack of respect she faced while trying to build her career.
She described how these incidents left her emotionally drained and made her feel that her talent simply didn’t matter to some people in the industry.It all came to a head in 2022 while she was busy promoting her single “BumBum.” Feli recalled going to a media house in Accra for what should have been a normal promotional visit. Instead, things took a deeply uncomfortable turn.“I was sexually harassed when I went to one of the media houses in Accra for promotional engagements for my ‘BumBum’ single,” she revealed.
“It was someone I knew.”She went on to explain the bigger picture behind the pain. “I wasn’t valued for my skills and efforts. It was more about what they could get from me sexually.”
The words carry the weight of frustration many female artistes have felt but rarely spoken about so openly.Later that same year, while promoting another track called “Towel,” Feli had another upsetting encounter.
She described an altercation with certain industry gatekeepers who made it clear they believed it was acceptable to demand sexual favours from female artistes.“I had an altercation when I was promoting ‘Towel’ in 2022,” she said. “I had three gatekeepers who said it was okay to sleep with your female artiste because she’s a woman.”The constant pressure, the feeling of being reduced to something other than her talent, and the emotional toll eventually became too much.
Feli decided to step away from the spotlight completely for a while. She needed time to heal, regain her balance, and decide if she even wanted to continue in an environment that made her feel unsafe and undervalued.Her decision wasn’t about quitting for good – it was about protecting her peace and mental health so she could come back stronger when she was ready.Now that Feli Nuna has shared her truth, the conversation about the treatment of women in Ghana’s entertainment industry has been reignited.
Many fans, fellow artistes, and industry watchers are calling for real change – safer working environments, zero tolerance for harassment, and a culture that respects and values female talent for their skills, not for what can be taken from them.Feli’s courage in speaking out is already sparking important discussions. In an industry that often glamorises the spotlight, her story is a reminder of the hidden struggles many women face behind the scenes – the unwanted advances, the power imbalances, and the emotional exhaustion that can make even the most passionate creatives want to walk away.Her message is clear: the music should be about the art, the voice, the hard work – not about what someone can demand in exchange for promotion or opportunities.
For young female artistes coming up today, Feli’s honesty offers both validation and hope. It shows that it’s okay to say “enough,” to take a step back when things don’t feel right, and to demand better.As the calls for safer spaces in Ghanaian entertainment grow louder, Feli Nuna’s story stands as a powerful example of why those changes are so urgently needed. She stepped away not because she lost her passion for music, but because she refused to let the industry break her spirit.Now, with her story out in the open, many are watching to see how the industry responds – and whether real steps will be taken to protect the next generation of talented women who just want to sing, create, and be respected for who they are.Feli Nuna’s voice has always been strong.
Today, it’s speaking for more than just her music – it’s speaking for every woman in the industry who has ever felt unseen, unsafe, or undervalued.