News: Tiwa Savage is Fed Up with Fans Comparing Her to Other Female Artists

 

Musician Tiwa Savage has voiced her frustration over how she is consistently pitted against other female artists by fervent fans. In a recent interview with BET, she shared that these overzealous supporters often create unnecessary rivalries, suggesting that every new female artist is trying to dethrone her. Savage, who also stars in and executive produced the film ‘Water & Garri,’ lamented that this constant comparison creates a false narrative of competition among female musicians.

She recounted, “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.’” Despite these attempts to create conflict, Savage explained that she goes out of her way to befriend emerging female artists. She believes strongly that music should be about collaboration rather than competition. Savage stated, “I would go out of my way to make friends with them [new female artists] because it is not a competition. The real competition is the male artists.”

Moreover, Savage expressed her satisfaction with the progress women are making in the industry. She highlighted her happiness at seeing Tyla, a fellow female artist, win the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the Grammys, triumphing over male nominees. This victory, she noted, was a significant milestone that showcases the potential for female artists to achieve great success without being pitted against each other. Savage’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment among female musicians reflects her broader vision for the music industry, where success is not defined by rivalry but by mutual respect and encouragement.