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Afrobeats icon Tiwa Savage has cautioned her colleagues in the industry against arrogance, stressing that artists are only temporary vessels chosen to represent the genre.
The “Malo” hitmaker explained that no matter how high one rises, God can easily appoint another person. She further noted that it is more painful to fall after tasting success than to have never achieved recognition at all.
In a recent chat with Hot 97 FM in New York, she remarked:
“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.”
Savage also highlighted her admiration for a number of fellow stars. She said Ayra Starr reminds her of her younger self, though with even greater confidence.
“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.”
On Tems, she praised her for maintaining mystery and not bending to public pressure.
“I love the mystery behind Tems. You don’t know too much about her and she doesn’t care.”
Savage equally applauded Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz, describing him as a gifted act who has elevated his community globally.
“I love Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania. He is so talented and he has put his community on the map.”
Watch her speak below…
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