Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has distanced herself from the widely used label “Queen of Afrobeats,” saying she finds the tag uncomfortable and unfair to other female artists in the genre.
Speaking in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro, the All Over crooner said that while she appreciates the recognition, she does not accept the crown because of the pressure and expectations it carries.
“Yeah, they call me the Queen of Afrobeats, but there are a lot of us that are Queens,” Savage said.
The singer, who shot to fame with her 2010 breakout hit Kele Kele Love, added that embracing such a title would force her into a posture of constant humility that does not reflect reality.
“Personally, I don’t like that tag. It’s uncomfortable because I feel like if I start accepting it, I need to be humble. And secondly, it doesn’t make sense to me. So, I don’t accept it,” she explained.
Despite her reservations, many fans and industry insiders continue to view Savage as one of Afrobeats’ most influential figures, citing her consistency, string of hit songs, and global impact.