Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has urged her fellow musicians to remain humble, stressing that fame should never lead to arrogance.
The “Malo” singer described artists as representatives of the genre who can easily be replaced, noting that losing fame after enjoying it is far more painful than never experiencing it.
During an interview on Hot 97 FM in New York, Savage said: “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 shared her admiration for rising stars in the industry. She highlighted Ayra Starr’s boldness, saying the young singer reminds her of herself early in her career.
“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,” she said.
She also praised Tems for maintaining an air of mystery in the music scene. “I love the mystery behind Tems. You don’t know too much about her and she doesn’t care,” Savage added.
Additionally, Tiwa commended Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz for his talent and for putting his community in the global spotlight. “I love Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania. He is so talented and he has put his community on the map,” she said.
