The impact and longevity of Tiwa Savage’s musical career is worth celebrating and applauding. However, it should not be viewed as a ‘saving grace’, which dilutes the collective disregard that the Nigerian music industry displays towards the milestones achieved by its women artists. Against the backdrop of a misogynistic society, Tiwa Savage’s long-term success—as a woman who creates Nigerian popular music—is an anomaly, and such success has not been without backlash.
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