Artist Tiwa Savage has recalled how she was prevented from performing on stage due to her choice of outfit during her rising stage.
Tiwa Savage, who just acted in and executive produced her debut feature film ‘Water & Garri’, spoke with BET Talks about her transition from music to film.
Tiwa Savage also stated that she has heard several instances from female artists who have gone through similar experiences.
“They get overlooked and they can’t do soundchecks,” Tiwa Savage said pointing out some of the discriminatory practices. “Initially when I first moved back, I would turn up for a show and they would say I couldn’t perform because of my outfit,” she added.
Tiwa Savage explained how she overcame this circumstance to become a music sensation, saying she doubled down on her style and profile as a sex symbol.
“I am very stubborn. So I was like my dress is just going to get shorter and my shirt is going to get more revealing,” She told BET Talks.
