Jada Pollock, talent manager and mother of Wizkid’s children, has opened up about the limitations of being labelled a “baby mama.”
In a recent interview with BET UK, Jada expressed frustration at being reduced to her relationship with the award-winning singer, rather than being recognised for her professional accomplishments.
Jada recalled a specific instance in which she wrote a statement celebrating the progress of Afrobeat following Wizkid’s Grammy win.
However, blogs captioned her statement with “Wizkid’s baby mama,” undermining her entrepreneurial spirit and hard work.
“When Wizkid won a Grammy, I wrote a statement about how far Afrobeat has come.
They published the statement, and the caption was “Wizkid baby mama.” The narrative does not recognise that you’re an entrepreneur and a hardworking businesswoman. I’m not only a mother but also a manager, and I’ve helped build a legacy,” she said.
She hopes to shift the narrative and be acknowledged for her professional contributions, rather than just her relationship.
