Why Are Qing Madi’s Songs Missing From Spotify?
The conversation around Qing Madi’s missing songs on Spotify began after tracks from her recent EP Barely Legal became unavailable on the streaming platform. Speaking during a TikTok Live session, the 19-year-old singer alleged that her former manager had interfered with her music catalogue and was actively working against her career.
In a series of emotional remarks, Qing Madi accused Joy Tongo of forgery, theft and other actions she claims have affected her music and professional growth. At one point during the livestream, she repeatedly asked, “How are you fighting with a kid?” highlighting the frustration she feels over the dispute.
The disagreement is not entirely new. Earlier this year, her hit single Pepper Me ft Zinoleesky was also taken down from Spotify. During the tik tok live, Qing Madi spoke about a legal dispute involving her former management structure, stating that she was still underage during parts of the process and attended court proceedings alongside her mother. According to the singer, the matter had already been resolved in her favour.
Joy Tongo has disputed those claims. In response to the latest allegations, she maintained that issues between both parties remain unresolved and challenged parts of Qing Madi’s account, including claims surrounding previous court proceedings and the reasons behind the Spotify removals.
As a result, the situation has become a case of competing narratives. While Qing Madi insists the disappearance of the songs is connected to actions taken by her former manager, Tongo has rejected those accusations. At the time of writing, neither side’s version of events has fully settled the public debate.
Beyond the dispute itself, the situation has reignited conversations about artist ownership, catalogue control, and management relationships within the Nigerian music industry. In recent years, disagreements over rights, contracts, and distribution have increasingly played out in public, often resulting in songs being temporarily removed from streaming platforms while disputes are addressed.
For now, parts of Barely Legal remain affected on Spotify, and the disagreement between Qing Madi and Joy Tongo appears far from over. As fans wait for clarity, the story serves as another reminder of how important ownership, management structures, and contractual agreements remain in today’s music business.
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