Tiwa Savage Addresses Being Pitted Against Other Female Artists by Fans
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has voiced her concerns about being pitted against other female artists by fervent fans. In a recent interview with BET, Savage revealed that fans often position her as a rival to every emerging female artist, suggesting they are vying for her “throne.”
Instead of viewing these new talents as competitors, the ‘Water & Garri’ singer makes a conscious effort to befriend them. She emphasized that music should not be seen as a competition among female artists, but rather, the real competition lies with their male counterparts.
“Fans always try to pit me against other female artists. Any new female artist that comes up, they would be like, ‘Yo, she is coming to take her throne,'” Savage said. “And I would go out of my way to make friends with them because it is not a competition. The real competition is with the male artists.”
She expressed her delight at Tyla, a female artist, winning the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the Grammys, triumphing over her male nominees. Savage’s stance highlights her support for female camaraderie and empowerment in the music industry.
