Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage, has urged her colleagues in the music industry to remain humble despite their rising fame and success.
The singer explained that artists are only ambassadors of the Afrobeats movement and must never allow pride to overshadow their purpose. According to her, God can easily replace them if they fail to remain grounded.
Speaking in an interview with Hot 97 FM in New York, Savage stressed that falling from grace after attaining stardom is worse than never experiencing fame.
A cautionary note
“We are just ambassadors, we are just like the faces of Afrobeats,” she said. “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.”
She added that the thought of losing fame after experiencing it would be devastating. “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,” she noted.
Savage emphasised that humility is not just important for success but also a way of honouring God.
Tiwa praises Ayra Starr, Tems And Diamond Platnumz
Tiwa Savage expressed admiration for some of her colleagues, highlighting their unique strengths.
She described Ayra Starr as fearless and unapologetic, saying, “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, the singer said she admired her mysterious persona, noting that her decision to keep a low profile sets her apart.
She also commended Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz for his outstanding talent and for putting his community on the global music map.
