Guys, gather around for the latest gist hot from the BBNaija entertainment corner, because this one’s a blend of drama and pure vibes, just the way we like it! So, imagine scrolling through your Instagram, and duo—bam!—you see Tiwa Savage’s live broadcast that makes your ears stand like a network mast. Yes o! Our sensational Afrobeats queen, Tiwa, just dropped some spicy insights about the music industry, and believe me, it’s not beans!
In her no-holds-barred Instagram live session, Tiwa, who we all know as the ‘You 4 Me’ hitmaker, didn’t mince her words. She boldly stated that the music industry is one ‘filled with darkness.’ Kini? Darkness ke? Yes! According to Tiwa, there’s more to this music game than the glitz and glamour we see on the surface.
“This industry is filled with so much darkness. I wish you guys knew, so much darkness,” she revealed. But trust Tiwa Savage to always have something to counter the negativity. She gave it all to God. Her faith, she insists, has been her anchor amidst the darkness, preventing her from ‘falling.’ Ehen o, if God can do it for Tiwa, don’t lose hope, people!
And you thought that was all? In a reveal that came out like iPhone charger from pocket, Tiwa mentioned how some folks raised eyebrows at her latest album, ‘This One Is Personal,’ simply because it didn’t have the so-called ‘big-name’ collabos. Hian! Can you imagine? No A-list American features? Some igba people just concluded her album won’t pop like that!
Tiwa said she stood her ground to make music true to her artistry. Her words were a sweet reminder that not every song has to be a club banger; sometimes, it’s about being real! She spilled more about valuing the support of real fans over the love of millions who might only be there for the moment. Preach, mama Tiwa!
Talking about her album, she added, “When I put out the tracklist of my album, I saw so many people saying I didn’t feature the big names from America or the A-listers.” She continued, saying they concluded her work wouldn’t be nice without those big collaborations. Tsk tsk, talk about underestimations!
But, Tiwa being the queen she is, didn’t let all that water down her fire. Her faith and the understanding that music isn’t just about big names, but real vibes and connections, kept her moving. She reminds us of the importance of having ‘the right people’ rather than just any people. Not millions, just the right ones. Word, Tiwa!
She spilled a bit more: “It took over two years, and now it’s out. There were so many hurdles I wish I could tell you guys about—the fights, the challenges, the people who doubted me and told me that doing this type of vulnerable record wouldn’t work, that nobody would listen or care.”
She said some people just wanted ‘gbedu’ and club hits, and doubted if this personal album would do magic. But here we are, and of course, we’re vibing to Tiwa’s tunes any day, anytime!
So, there you have it! The queen herself letting us in on the tea of the industry and her journey through it. It’s a lesson for all of us—stay true to yourself, and your real supporters will find you, no matter the darkness around. Until next time, BBNaija fam, stay entertained!