By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
My Outfits Were the Problem’ — Tiwa Savage Opens Up on Early Career Challenges.
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she was often prevented from performing at shows when she first returned to Nigeria because some people considered her outfits too revealing.
The award-winning singer explained that many people misunderstood her image at the time.
“People didn’t realize how old I was. They saw the ‘Kele Kele’ video and thought I was some young American Rihanna-looking girl. I was already in my 30s,” she said.
Tiwa Savage recalled that on several occasions she had already arrived at events and was waiting backstage when organisers informed her she could no longer perform.
According to her, the decision was sometimes influenced by prominent guests at the events.
“I would be backstage ready to go on stage and they’d tell me I couldn’t perform. Maybe the governor’s wife said I shouldn’t come out or wear any of those my outfits,” she said.
Despite the criticism, the singer said the experience only motivated her to push harder in her career.
