Popular Nigerian artiste manager and founder of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG), Ubi Franklin, has opened up on why he includes a “no pregnancy” clause in contracts signed with his female artistes.
Speaking on the Culture Sonic podcast, Franklin said pregnancy often disrupts the career trajectory of female musicians, especially those still trying to establish themselves in the industry.
According to him, it is difficult for upcoming female artistes to bounce back after childbirth if they haven’t already built a strong career foundation.
“So just imagine that you’re investing in a female artiste and she gets pregnant—that is over, because it would take a lot for her to come back,” he said. “Mention new female artistes that got pregnant and came back.”
He clarified that he’s not against women having children but stressed the importance of timing.
“I’m not saying they can’t have children, but first build a strong career. If I am signing a female artiste, I always put it in the contract that they will not get pregnant for the duration of the contract,” he added.
Franklin’s remarks have sparked conversations online about gender dynamics and the pressures faced by women in the entertainment industry.
