Yemi Alade speaks on claim of being better than Tiwa Savage

Yemi Alade, a Nigerian Afrobeats musician, responds to a fan who makes similarities between her and fellow music icon Tiwa Savage, saying she’s superior to her.

It is noteworthy that two of Nigeria’s most well-known female music performers are Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage. There have been rumors of a rivalry, at least between their fan bases, notwithstanding their triumphs.

In response, Yemi Alade appeared to downplay any idea of a sour rivalry when she warned a passionate supporter on platform X (previously Twitter) not to disparage her Nigerian competitor.

The issue occurred when the self-proclaimed Mama Africa, set to sing at the opening ceremony of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, posted a video clip with the statement,  “Africa, our time is NOW!!”

In response, a fan with the username @ThatNigerianlad commented on the post with a derogatory remark aimed at Tiwa Savage, stating, “U better than tiwa.”

Yemi Alade swiftly quashed the X user’s comment, asserting, “Comparison is the thief of Joy. We’re both winning…. celebrate and support us all.”