My African Fans Age-shame Me For Wearing Revealing Outfits, Tiwa Savage Laments
Afrobeats artist Tiwa Savage has voiced her dissatisfaction regarding the ongoing criticism directed at her fashion selections, which she believes is influenced by her age.
During a recent appearance on the Receipts podcast, the 44-year-old singer and single mother candidly discussed the negative feedback she frequently encounters, especially from Nigerians, concerning her choice of revealing attire.
Savage drew a parallel between her situation and that of American singer Beyoncé, highlighting the differences in societal perceptions of women in their 40s across various cultures.
“They age-shame me every single day,” she said.
“They say, a woman of your age, how can you be wearing a bikini? I can because I have a body.”
Tiwa Savage added that in contrast older female celebrities in the U.S. are celebrated for their beauty, saying, “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.”
The singer also talked about how people criticise her that fashion choices might impact her son, saying, “They [Africans] always throw these things like, when her son grows up, he’s going to see this. My son is going to be like, my mum is a powerful and beautiful woman.”
