Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has distanced herself from the widely used title “Queen of Afrobeats,” saying the crown belongs to the entire movement — not just one artist.
Speaking in an interview with Apple Music while promoting her new album, This One Is Personal, Savage said that although she appreciates the love behind the title, she finds it “uncomfortable.”
“I understand why people use it,” she said. “Maybe because I was one of the first female artists to get international recognition in Afrobeats. But I don’t really accept it.”
The award-winning singer, who has played a major role in propelling Afrobeats onto global stages, emphasized that the genre’s success is the result of a collective effort.
She explained that rather than owning a singular title, she prefers to see herself as one of many voices contributing to the genre’s growth.
“I value the recognition, of course,” Savage said. “But I see myself as part of a larger movement. It’s not about one queen — it’s about all of us.”
Her comments add to the ongoing conversation around the evolution of Afrobeats and the importance of inclusivity, particularly for female artists in a male-dominated industry.
