Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage, has boldly dismissed claims that Afrobeats is losing momentum, declaring that the genre remains unstoppable and continues to break new boundaries across the world.
The singer’s statement comes after notable music executives, including Paul Okoye (Paulo) and DJ Big N, suggested that Afrobeats might be experiencing a decline compared to its explosive growth in the past decade.
Speaking at the Unstoppable Africans event, Tiwa Savage highlighted the remarkable resilience and global influence of the genre.
“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.
From Self-Doubt to Cultural Pride
Tiwa also reflected on her personal journey, revealing that she once felt unhappy about her African identity while growing up in London.
“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.”
The multi-award-winning artist went on to challenge claims that Afrobeats was just a temporary trend:
“There was a conversation at one point that Afrobeats would have its 15 minutes of fame and fade away. But we’re still here — filling out stadiums and topping global charts.”
“We Are Africans and We Are Unstoppable”
Reaffirming her pride in Africa’s global impact, Tiwa emphasized the cultural strength and unity driving Afrobeats to greater heights.
“Apparently, one in every four black persons is Nigerian or African. So, we’re not going anywhere. As much as they’re trying to quiet us down, the music is not going anywhere. We are Africans, and we are unstoppable.”
Tiwa Savage’s remarks echo the voices of countless African artists who have transformed the global music landscape, proving that Afrobeats is not just a genre — it’s a movement representing pride, creativity, and identity.
