Tiwa Savage faces backlash from Nigerians after saying music industry ‘filled with dangerous sharks’

Tiwa Savage, a prominent Nigerian singer has sparked conversations online following her recent comments describing the Nigerian music industry as “filled with dangerous sharks.”

Tiwa’s statement made via her Instagram stories during her vacation abroad, has left fans divided, with many criticising her and speculating about the inspiration behind her words.

Last week, Savage posted an underwater video of herself swimming close to sharks while wearing an oxygen mask, revealing it was part of her bucket list.

The clip, which went viral, sparked concern among fans about her safety.

“The real danger lies within the Nigerian music industry. Everyone worried about me swimming with sharks, but the ones in this music industry are way more f**king dangerous.”

Her comments have generated debates online, with fans offering mixed reactions.

One fan, @sirr_dq, criticized, saying, “Coming from someone who hasn’t grown any artist in the country…women supporting women my foot.” Another @gideon_ggg, remarked, “Lol, once Dem no hear their gbedu again, Dem go start dey fight the imaginary enemy.”

Others questioned the vagueness of her remarks, with @bello234owner commenting, “We don hear. 2025, no more sympathy support. If you can’t tell us every detail of the situation, then don’t start at all.” Another added bluntly, @opeyemi424203: “Then leave the industry.”