Make a list of the top artistes in Africa at the moment and you cannot help but mention Tiwa Savage, irrespective of whatever yardstick is employed.
Beautiful, classy and blessed with the voice of a nightingale, Tiwa
is singing and the world is listening. Despite the personal issues she
has had to contend with, the mother of one is still making waves with
her career.
Speaking with Sunday Scoop, she spoke on what drives
her. “Music is what I like to do best so I am primarily motivated by my
love for music. Beyond that, the love of my family and fans spurs me
on. I am inspired whenever I get beautiful messages from people who have
been blessed by what I do. It gives me the assurance that yes, I’m
doing something right. And that is why I am constantly working to put
out new and refreshing materials,” she said with an infectious smile
So what happens when she gets ugly messages? “I don’t let it get to
me. Of course, not everybody would like you. However, I have also
learned that many of the people who say mean, hurtful things about you
are not really mad at you. They just probably have some unresolved
issues in their lives. To people like that, I try to respond with love
or just move on without dwelling on it,” she said.
On what sort of impact motherhood has had on her as a singer and
person, she said, “Being a mother is the most awesome feeling ever.”