After much
speculation, Tiwa Savage has finally addressed her rumored conflict with fellow
artist Seyi Shay, clarifying the true events that transpired between them.
Tiwa Savage, a powerhouse in Nigerian music, has finally discussed her widely
publicized altercation with fellow artist Seyi Shay in 2021. She addressed the
tension that caused the incident and rumors about her trying to sabotage other
female artists’ opportunities.
Speaking
on the OffAir
with Gbemi & Toolz podcast, Tiwa
Savage clarified her side of the story, explaining that the
heated encounter at a Lagos salon stemmed from unresolved issues, particularly
a “diss
track” she claimed was aimed at her.
“I’m
not going to pretend like we’re cool in the salon when you’ve done a diss track
about me,” she said. “That was huge. It was painful.”
Tiwa also seized
the opportunity to refute ongoing allegations that she has attempted to
undermine the careers of her female colleagues, such as Seyi Shay and VictoriaKimani. She invited anyone who made such accusations to present proof.
“If
you’ve heard that I blocked someone’s bag, say their name. Let’s talk about
it,” Tiwa said firmly. “I’m very pro-women. I love seeing other women win, It doesn’t take
anything from me.”
To
illustrate her point, the Somebody’s Son crooner shared a
personal story about losing a brand deal after her pregnancy, a time when Seyi
Shay, ironically, was chosen to replace her on the campaign.
“When
I got pregnant and had Jamil, I was taken off a Pepsi campaign because I
couldn’t bounce back in time, and Seyi was booked instead,” she
revealed. “So
how am I the one stopping other people’s bags?”
Tiwa
concluded by calling for transparency, urging artists to name promoters or
individuals spreading misinformation. “The only way we can deal with this is if people call them out. But
nobody wants to,” she said.
The candid remarks of Tiwa Savage have reignited public conversation about the 2021 feud between her and Seyi Shay.
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