Tiwa Savage on Motherhood, Nigerian Fame & Why Afrobeats Overlooks Women | Afrobeats Intelligence

## The Original Queen of Afrobeats Tiwa Savage tells us why she won’t let her son near music 2:04, abandon her R&B roots 49:29, and how starting at 30 was her secret weapon 9:24. In this powerful episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage opens up like never before. From her start as a backing vocalist for Beyoncé and George Michael in London to becoming the undisputed Queen of Afrobeats, Tiwa shares her journey through rejection, motherhood, and legacy building. Now one of the most influential voices in African music, Tiwa shares the real story behind launching her solo career in her 30s, breaking industry rules, and staying grounded as a mother and businesswoman. Hear her talk candidly about navigating misogyny in music, building her brand across Nigeria, the UK, and the US. Tiwa Savage breaks down owning her masters, redefining her sound, Celia, and staying spiritually grounded while still performing worldwide hits like “Somebody’s Son,” “Loaded”, and “Koroba.” Whether you know her from The Mavin Era, her UK roots, or her Billboard-charting collaborations with Sam Smith and Brandy, this episode will make you see Tiwa Savage in a whole new light. In this Afrobeats Intelligence exclusive, Grammy-nominated icon Tiwa Savage breaks her silence on: Timestamps Tiwa's Greatest Battles • Defied age barriers by launching her solo career at 30 (7:54) • Surviving Nigeria’s "Wanted" video ban at 16:01 • Governors’ wives blocking her shows (46:17) • Industry pressure to "live fake rich" (5:31) Tiwa's Career Triumphs • Recording the "Red" album while pregnant (28:07) • Starting her solo career at 30 against all advice (7:54) • Writing Grammy-nominated verses for Beyoncé (40:03) Tiwa Savage's Motherhood Truths • Why she’d ban her son from music (2:04) • "Nepo Baby" parenting philosophy (3:31) • Performing 8 months pregnant in Uganda (25:30) Tiwa on Afrobeats Reinvention • New R&B direction: "This album is my rebellion" (49:29) • Creating "Loaded" with Asake • "Koroba" inspiration • Opening d