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Tiwa Savage Afrobeats Message Urges Humility Amid Fame

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1 year ago

September 23, 2025

Tiwa Savage Afrobeats message stresses humility, warning stars against pride as she praises Ayra Starr, Tems, and Diamond Platnumz

Tiwa Savage Afrobeats message has resonated widely after the global superstar urged fellow artists to remain humble despite the genre’s explosive growth and international recognition.

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Speaking in a candid interview with Hot 97 FM in New York, the award-winning singer reminded colleagues that they are merely ambassadors of Afrobeats, not the movement itself.

“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,” she cautioned.

Savage went on to warn that the pain of falling from fame is far greater than never achieving it at all. “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,” she explained, emphasising humility as her guiding principle.

Beyond the warning, Tiwa also spoke warmly of her admiration for fellow African stars. She confessed to having a near “obsession” with Ayra Starr, noting that the younger singer represents a more confident version of herself.

“I love Ayra Starr, it’s almost an obsession. I see myself in her, but I see a more confident one,” Savage said, praising Ayra’s fearless approach to criticism.

She further lauded Grammy winner Tems for maintaining an enigmatic aura. “I love the mystery behind Tems. You don’t know too much about her and she doesn’t care,” she noted.

Expanding her praise beyond Nigeria, Savage also applauded Tanzanian icon Diamond Platnumz for his artistry and cultural impact. “I love Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania. He is so talented and he has put his community on the map,” she added.

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Her words come at a time when Afrobeats continues to dominate global charts, with artists gaining unprecedented international visibility. By urging humility, Tiwa Savage has reminded her peers that while fame is fleeting, legacy is built on character and respect.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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3 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.