Tiwa Savage Addresses Age-Shaming Over Fashion Choices

Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has voiced her frustration over the frequent backlash she receives for her fashion choices, especially as a 44-year-old single mother.

In a recent episode of the Receipts podcast, the singer shared how age-shaming has become a persistent issue for her. She expressed disappointment at the double standards, noting how other female celebrities in their 40s, such as American music icon Beyoncé, are often praised for maintaining their beauty and style, even when dressed scantily.

“They age-shame me every single day,” Savage said. “They say, a woman of your age, how can you be wearing a bikini? I can because I have a body.

“Beyoncé is in her 40s and wears bikinis, but Americans don’t age-shame her. They’d say, ‘For her age, black don’t crack.’ It’s more celebrated when you look good in your older age.”

The singer also addressed criticism involving her role as a mother, responding to comments that her son might disapprove of her fashion choices in the future. “They 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.’”

Savage’s remarks highlight the cultural disparities in how age and beauty are perceived, calling for more celebration and less judgment of women embracing their confidence at any age.