Tiwa Savage declares herself the 'Big 1' amid Big 3 conversation

Tiwa Savage says she is the Big 1 in the Nigerian music industry

Tiwa Savage declares herself the Big 1 when asked about her position in the industry’s "Big 3" conversation.

iskfdThe "Big 3" term—adopted this year to represent the top three music artists within a particular country's music scene—has sparked debate in both the international and African music spaces, where many fans discuss which artists truly lead the industry.

During a recent interview on The Beat FM, the interviewer asked, Do you feel like you’re to be a part of the big 3 conversation?

Tiwa set the record straight, saying, "If we were to go talent for talent, mic for mic, I’m the Big 1."

With a career spanning over a decade, Tiwa Savage has consistently broken barriers, from dominating African charts to securing her place on global platforms. 

However, her blatant declaration has sparked conversation on social media

"She's not lying, looking at the music industry in Nigeria there aren't a single female that can go toe to toe with Tiwa," a Twitter user wrote.

Another said, "Aunty Tiwa claiming No1 spot but no female artiste has been brought to stardom through her."

*Do you feel like you’re to be a part of the big 3 conversation*

Tiwa Savage: if we were to go talent for talent, mic for mic, I’m the big 1 pic.twitter.com/d0sbIixEPT

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 29, 2024