Superstar singer Tiwa Savage has dismissed the growing narrative that Afrobeats is losing its global appeal, insisting that the genre remains one of the most influential and fastest-expanding sounds in the world.
The award-winning artist made the remarks while speaking at the Unstoppable Africans event, where she addressed conversations sparked by some industry figures, including music executive Paul Okoye (Paulo) and DJ Big N, who recently claimed Afrobeats might be slowing down after years of dominance.
Tiwa, however, strongly disagreed, emphasizing that the genre continues to soar and shape global culture in powerful ways.
“I remember growing up in London and I was not happy being African. But now I’m so proud because of how big Afrobeats is growing,” she shared, reflecting on how the genre’s success has changed perceptions about Africa.
The “Somebody’s Son” crooner went on to highlight that Afrobeats’ global success was built from the ground up without major institutional backing, describing it as a product of sheer determination and creativity.
“Afrobeats is the fastest growing genre in the world. We kind of created it with nothing; no support, no infrastructure, no real belief even from our own people initially,” she said.
Addressing claims that Afrobeats’ popularity would fade, Tiwa reminded critics that the genre has only grown stronger with time and continues to command massive audiences worldwide.
“There was a conversation at one point that Afrobeats is going to have its 15 minutes of fame and then fades away. But we are still here. We are not slowing down. In fact, we are filling out stadiums, and we are getting the biggest songs on the charts right now,” she affirmed.
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Prompt News reports Tiwa ended her speech with a message of pride and resilience, underscoring Africa’s lasting cultural influence and the unity among its people.
“I don’t know how true this is, but apparently one in every four black persons is a Nigerian or an African. So, we are not going anywhere. As much as they are trying to quiet us down, the music is not going anywhere. We are Africans and we are unstoppable,” she concluded.
