Nika Antolos on Feminnem: 'There was malice and sabotage, we didn't pay for success nor did our breasts fall out'

Singer Nika Antolos has opened up about the difficulties faced by her former group Feminnem during their time on the Croatian music scene. In an emotional Instagram post accompanied by a video of her singing a group hit, Antolos detailed the constant criticism the band endured.

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Feminnem was often belittled.

"Feminnem was often belittled," Antolos wrote, recounting how they were criticized for their clothing, perceived arrogance, or appearance. She proudly highlighted that their success was built solely on their talent and hard work, without resorting to scandals or paying for media attention. "We never clapped for achievements without jumping on the beds of various scumbags, our breasts never 'accidentally' fell out on stage, nor did we pay for our successes," she stated directly.

Antolos also touched upon the phenomenon of their songs being widely known but not openly sung in public due to "the system." She expressed bitter irony, suggesting their music would have fared much better internationally if it had been in English. Despite facing "malice and clear sabotage," Antolos emphasized that nothing could stop them from loving music and, most importantly, each other.

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We never clapped for achievements without jumping on the beds of various scumbags, our breasts never 'accidentally' fell out on stage, nor did we pay for our successes.

Her former bandmates, Neda Parmać and Pamela Ramljak, showed their continued support in the comments section, with Parmać writing "Let's gooo" and Ramljak posting heart emojis, demonstrating their unbreakable bond. The group, which reunited in 2022 after a decade-long hiatus, went on to win the Zagreb Festival in 2023 with their song "Trending." Antolos's post serves as a testament to their shared journey, including their participation in Eurovision in 2010, and the strength of their bond over negative commentary.

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