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The changing face of women in music videos

The changing face of women in music videos

FromThe Conversation


The changing face of women in music videos

FromThe Conversation

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Oct 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Traditionally made by men and often criticised for sexism and colourism, Kim Chakanetsa asks two top female directors if the portrayal - and the power - of women in music videos is now changing.

Kemi Adetiba is the only high-profile female video director on Nigeria's thriving music scene, working with artists such as Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Falz. Now branching out into feature films, she still directs videos on request. She says she wants young girls to know that she is competing in a male-dominated field, and succeeding.

Kinga Burza is an Australian director who made the video for Katy Perry's controversial debut single I Kissed a Girl a decade ago, and has worked with a slew of successful young female artists since, including Lana del Rey, Aurora and Dua Lipa. She says more women are now getting into the business but she was in a tiny minority when she started out.

Producer: Sarah Crawley

(L) Image: Kemi Adetiba. Credit: J. Countess/WireImage/Getty Images
(R) Image & credit: Kinga Burza
Released:
Oct 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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