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Nigerian music sensation Seyi Shay has expressed her willingness to mend fences with longtime industry rival Tiwa Savage, signaling an end to their years-long feud.
In a candid chat with Saturday Punch, the vocal powerhouse addressed their strained relationship and responded to recent comments made by Tiwa regarding their past disagreements.
The gifted artist clarified that her participation in a previous Pepsi endorsement—often cited as the root of their conflict—was purely a professional commitment rather than a personal jab.
Emphasizing her respect for female artists, Seyi Shay stressed that she has never taken pleasure in any colleague’s setbacks and has always admired Tiwa’s groundbreaking contributions to Afrobeats.
Reflecting on their public exchange of diss tracks, the “Right Now” hitmaker admitted that industry pressures and miscommunication fueled their heated moment.
With the wisdom of hindsight, she now recognizes how open dialogue could have de-escalated tensions during that volatile chapter.
The Grammy-nominated singer revealed she would welcome a heart-to-heart with Tiwa—either behind closed doors or in the public eye—believing reconciliation could empower female artists navigating similar challenges.
She stated, “That campaign involvement was strictly business—nothing personal. Celebrating another woman’s struggles goes against everything I stand for. Tiwa remains one of our most iconic artists, and I’ve always respected her hustle. There’s zero animosity from my side—just mutual respect for her impact on our music scene.”
“The industry’s cutthroat nature and constant spotlight amplified tensions back then. When you’re in that pressure cooker, misunderstandings happen. Growth has shown me how communication bridges gaps that rivalry widens. Given another chance, I’d pick understanding over escalation every time.”
“Absolutely. Why let past conflicts overshadow our present? If coming together helps rewrite the narrative about women supporting women in entertainment, I’m all for that conversation—on any platform. We’ve both evolved, and showing that unity beats division sends a powerful message.”
The artists’ discord first made headlines in 2021 after their heated exchange at a Lagos beauty parlor went viral, sparking widespread media speculation.
Chukwudi Okafor
