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Tiwa Savage Slams Afrobeats Top 3 at London Concert

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1 year ago

August 31, 2025

Tiwa Savage slams Afrobeats Top 3 during her London concert, sparking debate over gender bias in the male-dominated rankings of Wizkid, Burna, Davido

Tiwa Savage slams Afrobeats Top 3 with a bold statement during her recent London concert, reigniting debates about gender bias in the male-dominated genre.

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Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido are often described as the “Big 3” of Afrobeats, but Savage rejected the ranking outright.

“I don’t want to say a lot of things because I will be trending by tomorrow. F\\k the Top 3,” the singer declared midway through her performance, earning loud cheers from the audience.

Despite being widely regarded as the Queen of Afrobeats, Tiwa Savage has often been excluded from such lists, a trend many observers believe reflects the industry’s deep-rooted misogyny.

The night also carried a personal touch, as Savage brought her son, Jamil, on stage for the first time. The singer had previously said in an interview that she would not want him to pursue a career in music, citing the pressures of the industry.

Her fiery outburst has since sparked heated conversations across social media, with fans divided between defending her stance and insisting the “Big 3” remain undisputed.

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For Savage, however, her message was clear: Afrobeats is bigger than three names, and women deserve equal recognition.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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3 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.