Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage is calling for more compassion and mindfulness in the digital age. In a heartfelt interview with Dose of Society, the music icon opened up about the emotional toll of social media and the need for people to embrace love, authenticity, and self-acceptance.
“We need to show a bit more love,” Tiwa said. “Especially when we look at social media, I just see things that are make-believe. We all know it’s not real, but we’re still putting pressure on ourselves. What we really need is to love a little bit more.”
Tiwa Savage, widely regarded as the queen of Afrobeats, reflected on how social media often distorts reality, leading many to feel inadequate or insecure. She encouraged fans to look beyond curated feeds and recognize that real life is far more complex, and far less perfect, than the content we scroll through daily.
“You should know that social media is only a fragment of people’s real lives,” she explained. “When you start putting things into perspective, I think you’d start appreciating yourself more. Live in the moment.”
Beyond social media, Tiwa also offered advice she would give to her younger self, wisdom that resonates with anyone navigating uncertainty or pressure.
“Figure it out. Get up and figure it out,” she shared. “Nobody has your exact dreams. We may have people we look up to, but the only thing you owe yourself is to wake up, be present, and try. Even if you fail or win, you’ll figure it out.”
As one of Africa’s most influential artists, Tiwa Savage continues to use her platform not just to entertain but to empower and inspire, urging fans to value self-growth over perfection and kindness over comparison.
Her words serve as a timely reminder: in a world of filters and facades, the real flex is love, especially for yourself and others.
