The celebrated singer-songwriter known by her stage name Wendy Shay has passionately expressed her dismay at the unjust treatment and objectification of women within the music industry.

In an interview with the media, the songstress voiced her strong discontent with the prevailing practice of categorizing female musicians as 'female artistes,' while their male counterparts are simply referred to as 'artistes.'

With unwavering fervor, Wendy Shay fervently championed the cause for parity and recognition.

She resolutely proclaimed that women in the music industry invest an equivalent, if not greater, amount of effort compared to their male counterparts, and thus, they merit acknowledgment as 'artistes' without any gender-based distinctions.

Her resolute stance illuminates the urgent matter of gender inequality in the realm of music and underscores the necessity for an impartial and all-encompassing industry.

Wendy Shay's advocacy stands as a wellspring of inspiration for all women aspiring to shatter barriers and confront societal conventions, thereby cultivating an atmosphere where skill and diligence receive acknowledgement devoid of prejudice or bias.

"It's inequitable. To start with, I'm not even fond of the notion that people use 'female artistes' because you don't witness our male peers being tagged as 'male artistes.' They're recognized as artistes, and likewise, we should be acknowledged. We are artistes," she articulated.

She spotlighted the tenacity and devotion of female musicians such as herself and Sister Efya, underscoring the substantial exertion and dedication they pour in, which undeniably warrant recognition and acclaim.