Tiwa Savage Rejects Male-Dominated Afrobeats Rankings
Tiwa Savage gave fans more than music during her London concert.
She set the crowd ablaze when she paused mid performance to speak on the Afrobeats Top 3, a label that usually highlights Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido.
With raw emotion she dismissed the ranking, using the f word to make her point.
The moment struck a nerve as it drew attention to a larger issue.
Though often hailed as the Queen of Afrobeats, she is rarely placed alongside the male stars who dominate such lists.
Later in the show, Tiwa surprised the audience by bringing her son Jamil on stage for the first time.
The tender gesture was striking since she has previously said she would not want him to pursue music.
In one night Tiwa Savage blended fire and warmth, reminding fans why she remains one of the strongest voices in Afrobeats.
