Key Points:
- Tiwa questions the Big 3 on BBC Radio 1Xtra. She says Tems deserves a top place.
- She warns money and promo skew who we hear. She calls the label unfair to women.
- Tems now holds two Grammys, with a 2025 win. Her rise stays strong since “Essence” in 2020.
Tiwa Savage has stirred a fresh talk on rank today. She says Tems must sit in that top space. She speaks on BBC Radio 1Xtra in a new clip.
The Big 3 tag points to Davido, Wizkid, and Burna. Fans just watched a Burna Boy studio meetup this week. Yet Tiwa says that set leaves key women out.
Tiwa Savage questions Afrobeats Big 3 label
Tiwa asked what marks count in this rank chat. She said money and promo can tilt the loud buzz. She said, “some acts get paid more for push”. So, we hear them more on air and online.
Then she said the tag feels unfair to Tems. She added, “do not skip Tems in that top talk”. Her voice stayed calm, yet clear on strong praise. She kept it short, bright, and free of harsh words.
Tems’ Grammy wins and global reach
Tems broke out wide with Wizkid on “Essence” in 2020. She later won a Grammy in 2023 for “Wait For U”. This year, she won Best African Music Performance for “Love Me Jeje”. So, she now holds two Grammys to her name.
Her 2025 win came for “Love Me Jeje” on stage. The clip shows her calm joy and a soft speech. She thanks fans and smiles as the room claps. It marks a key time for women in Afro music.
Meanwhile, Tems runs a plan to lift new women up. She set up Leading Vibe to train and link peers. The first camp held in Lagos late last month. She plans more camps soon in new city hubs.
Fans and the wider talk
The Big 3 chat rides old rank lists and street gist. Recent lists push old hits back in fresh talk. See the Billboard Afrobeats songs list for strong names. Yet fans still argue on who stays high each year.
For now, Tiwa asks for fair light on women stars. She says Tems stands tall in any top three. The talk will run on, as new wins land. But her clear point rings strong in this week.
