Nigerian music lovers have long been familiar with the long-running feud between two of the industry’s biggest female stars — Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay. Their fallout has been one of the most talked-about celebrity beefs in Afrobeats history, and it all started years before their viral salon confrontation in 2021.

The tension between the singers reportedly began in 2016 after Seyi Shay and Victoria Kimani released a remix of Kizz Daniel’s “Fvck You.” In the track, Seyi Shay threw subtle jabs at Tiwa Savage, accusing her of trying to block opportunities for other female artists. At the time, fans quickly picked up on the shade, and it fueled online chatter about a brewing rivalry between the two stars.

For years, neither artist directly addressed the issue, but things came to a head on June 8, 2021, when Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay ran into each other at a popular Lagos salon. A video of their heated confrontation quickly went viral. In the clip, Tiwa could be seen warning Seyi not to greet her after disrespecting her publicly through a diss track. The argument got intense, and fans flooded social media with their takes on the drama.

Although the two have never collaborated musically, their feud has continued to be a hot topic. Many hoped that time would ease the tension, but both artists remained silent publicly — until now.

Tiwa Savage recently broke her silence on the Off Air with Gbemi O and Toolz podcast. She revealed how the rumours and diss track hurt her deeply, stressing that she never blocked anyone’s opportunities. “If you do something to me, I’ll tell you directly, not online,” she said.

Her comments have reignited conversations around the infamous beef, with many fans hoping this could eventually lead to reconciliation between both artists.

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