The long-standing rivalry between Nigerian music powerhouses Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay has resurfaced following Tiwa Savage’s recent candid revelations about the dispute. Speaking on the Off Air with Gbemi O and Toolz podcast, the “Somebody’s Son” hitmaker gave fans rare insight into the roots of the tension and offered never-before-heard Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay feud details.
According to Tiwa, the conflict dates back to 2017, when Seyi Shay’s version of Kizz Daniel’s viral #FvckYouChallenge appeared to contain direct insults aimed at her. Tiwa revealed she was hurt and confused by the move, insisting that pretending to be cordial afterward would have felt dishonest. “I’m not going to pretend like you and I are cool in a salon when you did a diss track,” she said, explaining why she didn’t exchange pleasantries during their infamous 2021 salon encounter.
A major source of pain for Tiwa Savage, however, came from persistent rumors suggesting she deliberately tried to block other female artists from securing brand deals and industry opportunities. She specifically mentioned that she had been accused of sabotaging both Seyi Shay and Kenyan singer Victoria Kimani. Tiwa denied these allegations, stating firmly that she is “pro-women” and would never hinder another woman’s career.
To support her claim, Tiwa shared a personal experience that contradicted the narrative. During her pregnancy, she was dropped from Pepsi’s high-profile “Longer Throat” campaign because she hadn’t physically recovered in time. Ironically, Seyi Shay replaced her as the brand’s ambassador. Tiwa explained that rather than feeling resentment, she accepted it as part of the industry’s realities a moment that proved she was not the one “blocking bags” as many alleged.
The feud reached its boiling point in 2021 when both stars clashed at a salon in Lekki. The confrontation, captured on video, spread across social media within hours. Tiwa confirmed that her reaction that day stemmed from a belief that Seyi Shay’s attempt at reconciliation was insincere. In her words, a private conversation would have been more meaningful than a public greeting.
With these revelations, Tiwa Savage has finally laid out her side of the story, giving fans the most comprehensive Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay feud details to date. Whether this signals the beginning of true closure between the two artists remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—their rivalry remains one of the most talked-about in Nigerian music history.
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