Ray BLK told to not become a singer because she's black

The Nigerian-born singer was told to stick to songwriting and to avoid pursing a singing career because of her skin colour

IT'S NO secret that black women - and specifically dark skin black women - continue to face adversities and discrimination across various fields.

Despite constant discussions around diversity, which would lead you to believe things are improving, institutional racism, prejudice, colourism and more are consistent issues that black women face - and singer Ray BLK has spoken about her experiences in a new interview.

Speaking to BBC Newsbeat, the Nigerian-born singer revealed she was once told to be a songwriter, not a singer, because of her skin colour.

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