Afrobeats star, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the struggles she faces in the music industry, describing it as “filled with so much darkness.”
Speaking during a livestream, the singer revealed how many people doubted her album’s chances of success because it lacked international collaborations or club-friendly tracks.
Tiwa Savage, however, stressed that she remains committed to staying true to her artistry, explaining that her faith in God and the support of her fans have helped her remain grounded.
“My Alpha and Omega, this industry is filled with so much darkness. I wish you guys knew,” she said. “But I thank God that I’ve kept my eyes on Him. I haven’t fallen. When I put out the track list, so many people said, ‘She doesn’t have this person or that person, no big American features.’ They concluded the album won’t be good.”
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She added that despite the doubts, she is focused on creating music with depth and meaning rather than chasing validation through big-name collaborations or typical hit singles.
Tiwa Savage also revealed that the album took over two years to complete, overcoming several hurdles along the way. She emphasized that she doesn’t need millions of fans but rather “the right ones” who truly connect with her work.
“I wish I could tell you the fights, the challenges, the people who doubted me,” she said. “Some said nobody would listen because it wasn’t a club record, but thank God, it’s out.”
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