Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has spoken candidly about the relentless criticism she faces regarding her fashion choices, with many targeting her due to her age.
The 44-year-old singer, who is also a single mother, expressed her frustrations on the Receipts podcast, shedding light on the double standards she encounters as a Nigerian celebrity.
Tiwa Savage pointed out the glaring double standard, noting that international icons like Beyoncé, who is also in her 40s, are widely admired for their beauty and confidence, yet she faces criticism and age-shaming for wearing similar attire.
“They age-shame me every single day. They say, a woman of your age, how can you be wearing a bikini? I can because I have a body,” she said.
“Beyoncé is in her 40s and wears bikinis, but Americans don’t age-shame her. They would be like, for her age, black don’t crack. It’s more celebrated when you look good in your older age,” she added.
The singer also addressed the frequent criticism that her son might view her fashion choices negatively in the future. She dismissed this concern, saying, “My son is going to be like, my mum is a powerful and beautiful woman.”
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