Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has urged her fellow artists to remain grounded despite the global success of the genre.
Speaking in a recent interview with Hot 97 FM New York, the “Malo” crooner described Afrobeats stars as mere ambassadors of the movement, reminding them that fame is fleeting and God can easily raise others in their place.
“We are just ambassadors, we are just like the faces of Afrobeats. That’s why we can’t let it get into our heads because we are just vessels and there can be somebody else,” Savage said.
She stressed that falling from grace is far worse than never achieving fame in the first place.
“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,” she added.
Beyond her reflections on humility, Savage also expressed admiration for several of her colleagues, singling out Ayra Starr, Tems, and Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz.
“I love Ayra Starr, it’s almost an obsession. I see myself in her, but I see a more confident one. I love the mystery behind Tems, you don’t know too much about her and she doesn’t care. I also love Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania. He is so talented and he has put his community on the map,” Savage noted.
Her comments come as Afrobeats continues to dominate global music charts, with artists across Africa and the diaspora pushing the genre to new heights.
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