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Tiwa Savage Hails Ayra Starr, Tems, and Diamond Platnumz in Candid Interview
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has showered praise on some of Africa’s brightest musical exports, singling out Ayra Starr, Tems, and Tanzanian icon Diamond Platnumz as artists she deeply admires.
In a recent sit-down with Hot 97 FM, the singer spoke with unfiltered excitement about her younger colleagues. “I love Ayra jeezzz, it’s almost an obsession,” Tiwa admitted, applauding the rising star’s energy and vibrant sound.
She went on to commend Tems, whose enigmatic persona and distinctive voice have helped her carve a global reputation. “I love the mystery behind Tems,” Tiwa said, highlighting the uniqueness that sets her apart on the international stage.
The admiration wasn’t limited to Nigeria. Tiwa also praised Diamond Platnumz, describing the Tanzanian hitmaker as a continental force. “I love Diamond from Tanzania,” she stated, acknowledging his impact and enduring star power across East Africa.
Her words are being seen as both an endorsement and a symbolic gesture of unity, with one of Afrobeats’ most established voices celebrating the new generation steering African music’s global rise.
“I love Ayra jeezzz, it’s almost an obsession…I love the mystery behind Tems. I love Diamond from Tanzania…”
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— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) September 21, 2025
But the interview also touched on a more personal note. Tiwa revisited the trauma she endured when a private video of her was leaked in 2021. Beyond the betrayal of trust, she said the public’s reaction was particularly painful.
“I was bashed for that video… A lot of people think that I was just trying to get sympathy. Not just regular people, people with platforms were quite horrible and blamed me,” she recalled.
Instead of empathy, Tiwa explained, she was vilified and accused of chasing clout. “I don’t know how they couldn’t see that I was a victim in this. People said I was doing it to be relevant. If I were doing that, I’d have used better lighting, lingerie, and my facial expressions would have been on point. I would have been intentional about it,” she added.
The full interview, now trending online, provides rare insight into Tiwa Savage’s dual role as both a trailblazer and a survivor proud of the new wave of African talent while still grappling with the scars of public scrutiny.