- Tiwa Savage emphasizes the importance of humility among musicians.
- She highlights that artists are representatives of Afrobeats’ global success.
- Savage warns against the dangers of fame and wealth leading to arrogance.
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has called on fellow musicians to stay humble, reminding them that they are only representatives of the genre’s global rise.
Speaking on the pressures of fame and success, the “Malo” crooner cautioned that wealth and popularity should never lead to arrogance, noting that anyone can be replaced by God.
She emphasized that losing prominence after reaching the top is far more devastating than remaining an upcoming artist.
Speaking in a recent interview with Hot 97 FM 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.”
The singer also expressed her admiration for some of her colleagues.
“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.
“I love the mystery behind Tems. You don’t know too much about her and she doesn’t care. I love Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania. He is so talented and he has put his community on the map.”
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