Afrobeats Superstar Tiwa Savage transforms from a laid-back to one of the most famous female sexual symbols in music.
In recent appearances Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast by Joey WillThe award-winning singer tells how her public image has been completely overhauled after returning to Nigeria to pursue a solo career.
According to Tiwa Savage, she often wore oversized clothes as a tomboy when she went abroad as a songwriter, associated with her charming image fans today. She revealed that the transition started after her ex-husband and former manager slope Teebillz Balogunsee the potential to reinvent her as a bold, sexy pop star.
“I used to wear loose jeans and a T-shirt in a recording studio in Los Angeles.” She said. “TJ literally changed that. He saw the gap in the market and told me, ‘You have to lose weight, go to the gym, start waxing your eyebrows, wear wigs.” He changed my entire look. ”
Tiwa wanted It sparked controversy at the time, especially shortly after her marriage, critics quickly refuted her career prospects.
“There is a lot of news that says, ‘She is married now and she will no longer be desirable, her time has come,’” Tiwa share. “I decided to shock them and go crazy for wanted criminals. But, honestly, I’m not the sexy guy, I’m a tomboy.”
Despite her face of criticism and backlash, including allegedly banning videos on TV due to her bold fashion choices, Tiva remains determined. She revealed several top tags from Nigeria, including Storm Records, Mohits and Banky wEME rejected her record deal request.
Finally, Tiwa also praised these early challenges to promote her resilience and ultimately shaped the career that made her a pioneer in the Afrobeats industry.
“That’s terrible… Of course, I’m a tomboy.”
Tiwa Savage revisits the backlash she has received for wanted videos. pic.twitter.com/nemf7cotdx
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