Tiwa Savage Rejects ‘Queen of Afrobeats’ Tag, Mentions Other Singers Who Deserve It

• Afrobeats diva, Tiwa Savage, has stated that she doesn’t fully accept the “Queen of Afrobeats” title
• The singer, in a recent interview, explained why the label makes her uncomfortable despite appreciating it
• The singer insisted that other female Afrobeats stars also deserve recognition, drawing reactions

Songstress Tiwa Savage has shared her thoughts on a title many fans and industry watchers have often attached to her name.

In a new interview with Apple Music’s Ebro, the “Somebody’s Son” crooner revealed that while she appreciates being hailed as the “Queen of Afrobeats,” she personally does not feel comfortable with the tag.

According to the singer, the label comes with weighty responsibilities she does not want to shoulder alone.

Tiwa admitted that the title is flattering but not something she wants to hold on to.

She explained

“Yeah, they call me the Queen of Afrobeats, but there are a lot of us that are Queens."

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The superstar further stressed that accepting the crown could make her feel pressured to remain overly humble or live up to expectations she didn’t set for herself.

She said:

“It’s uncomfortable because I feel like if I start accepting it, I need to be humble a,nd secondly, it doesn’t make sense to me. So, I don’t [accept it]. But I appreciate it. I didn’t come up with it."

Tiwa also pointed out that her being among the first female artists in Nigeria to break through internationally may have fueled the “Queen” narrative.

However, she emphasised that she isn’t the only woman in Afrobeats deserving of accolades.

She added:

“There are a lot of us. I think it’s just because I was one of the first female artists in Nigeria to breakthrough. I do appreciate that. I’m not taking it for granted."

Watch the interview here:

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Fans react to Tiwa's Afrobeats queen talk

Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below

@Lifeiseazii:

"At least she get shame… unlike one certain 001 wey dey proudly answer mumu."

@Castedinmycity:

"I see U acting humble and retrieving lately, because U feel U haven’t achieved what others got in the female sector. But I hope U know U are killing the force of UR fanbase U are reducing there ego U are giving them signal that U are tired and they should camp elsewhere"

@ghost_xos:

"She loved it she has never questioned been called that from the beginning. She’s just humbled now cos i have always said who made her a queen of Afrobeat"

@iamKollydave:

"Pass the Crown to another then. Retire Queen. As far as she’s still in the scene, on other artiste (they’re good) will be given the Title."

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Davido opened up about his relationship with Tiwa Savage during an interview on The Breakfast Club, aired on April 8, 2025.

The Afrobeats star, known for hits like Unavailable, used the platform to discuss not only their shared history but also a recent drama in which Tiwa Savage filed a police report against him.

The interview, which had Naija fans buzzing, followed a public feud that dominated the entertainment scene.

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Source: Legit.ng