Tiwa Savage Insists Tems Deserves Recognition, Questions the “Big 3” Narrative
Tiwa Savage has questioned the “Big 3” label of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
She argued that Tems deserves recognition too, citing her Grammy win and international chart-topping achievements.
Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has sparked conversations in the music industry after questioning the long-standing “Big 3” tag that often highlights Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy as the leading voices of the genre.

In a recent interview, Savage argued that the conversation is incomplete without acknowledging Tems, pointing to her international success, including a Grammy Award and her appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tems has worked with several global stars and played a key role in pushing Afrobeats onto the world stage, achievements Tiwa believes should not be overlooked.
“I also feel like it’s unfair to have that conversation about the Big 3 and not mention someone like Tems,” Tiwa said.