Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Tiwa Savage, has expressed her strong admiration for fellow artists Ayra Starr and Tems.
While speaking in an interview, Tiwa revealed that she admires Ayra’s confidence and mostly sees herself in her.
She stated that she is also in awe of Tems and Diamond Platnumz.
“I love Ayra Starr; it’s almost an obsession. I see myself in her, but I see a more confident one; when I was starting out, if I saw an article that my skirt was too short, the next time I might wear trousers. But Ayra would wear a skirt that is even shorter the next time. I love her confidence. I love the mystery behind Tems. You don’t know too much about her and she doesn’t care. I love Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania. He is so talented and he has put his community on the map.”
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa also urged artists to prioritise humility above all else. She stated that one shouldn’t get drunk off the fame they receive because God can replace anyone.
“We are just ambassadors; we are just like the faces of Afrobeats. And that’s why we can’t let it get into our heads because we are just vessels and there can be somebody else. God can take it away like that. So, you have to be grounded. You have to be humble.
“Imagine, coming this far and then falling. That is worse than not ever tasting fame. I would rather have never seen in my life than seen and lose my sight. That is worse to me. So, for me, it is like, I have tasted this thing now, I have to be humble. Just for God’s sake.”
Tiwa Savage
The singer also expressed her admiration for some of her colleagues.
Tiwa began her career as a backup vocalist for global icons such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige before returning to Nigeria to establish herself as a solo artiste.
She rose to fame in the early 2010s with chart-topping hits like ‘Kele Kele Love’ and ‘Eminado’, carving a niche as one of the most influential female voices in Afrobeats.
Beyond her music, Tiwa has often been candid about her personal life, including her experiences as a single mother.
Tiwa Savage Advises Women to Freeze Their Eggs
The Nigerian music star opened up about her personal decision to freeze her eggs and encouraged other women to consider the option.
The singer revealed that her son has been asking for siblings, which influenced her choice.
Tiwa Savage has opened up about her plans to expand her family — and she’s made it clear where her preferences lie.
“I do not want a girl; I want more boys. I have actually done some egg freezing. I think I am just preparing, I think it is good to… Like I said, I am not young. I took into consideration my age and I am trying to get my eggs while they are still very healthy.”
Tiwa Savage
The singer also made headlines earlier this year when she spoke about her dating preferences, revealing she’s still single and seeking a partner who meets a very specific set of criteria.
The Afrobeats queen, known for balancing her successful music career with motherhood, shared the advice as part of a broader conversation about family and planning for the future.
She advocated for the process to be made more affordable to women as their biology made it difficult to have children at an older age, particularly if one is more focused on other aspects of life or having health issues.
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