Tiwa Savage: 'I was always seen as a financial liability' - BBC Africa
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From Tyla to Tems, Ayra Starr to Tiwa Savage, women are reshaping African and global music as artists. But beyond the spotlight, key roles like record label executives, producers and engineers remain heavily male-dominated, with women making up less than 5% of music producers globally. In an interview with Focus on Africa’s Ayuba Iliya, Tiwa Savage discusses navigating the music industry, why representation still matters, and what lies ahead for her career. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
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