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Tiwa Savage makes BBC’s list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017, read her reaction to it.
Tiwa Savage makes BBC’s list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017, read her reaction to it.
BBC has recently revealed its list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017 and amongst the women recognized is Nigerian singer, Tiwa savage.
According to BBC, Tiwa Savage is an integral member of the Afrobeats scene and plans to open a music school.
This year’s theme will focus on tackling some of the biggest problems facing women around the world.
The list also includes seven other Africans including Adelle Onyango (Kenya), Anita Nderu (Kenya), Chaima Lahsini (Morroco), Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia), Marieme Jamme (Senegal), Naomi Mwaura (Kenya) and Talent Jumo (Zimbabwe).
The singer later took to her Instagram page to express her joy and urged women not to allow any sort of limitations because of their gender.
She wrote:
“Don’t let being a woman hinder you, I have and still have to fight to get people to respect and appreciate my work and not limit me because I am female so this really encourages me to keep pushing and breaking boundaries. It’s true when they say your brightest moments usually come after your darkest times. Keep your head up and work hard through it. The same people laughing at you will celebrate you,’’ Savage said. “Do not let anything hold you back because you are a mother, wife, young, older or a female. “You can never leave a footprint that will last if you are always working on tiptoes.”
