Teni set the internet buzzing at Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) 2025 in Lagos when she made one of her boldest statements yet about women in music. Speaking during a panel on gender, creativity, and the evolving African music landscape, the singer didn’t hold back.
“I don’t know any blown male artist that can outsing us — Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, and Waje. Mic for mic, vocal for vocal, they came from us, so we’re their mothers,” Teni said. The remark, filled with humor and pride, highlighted the vocal prowess and creative influence of female artists who have dominated Africa’s music scene for years.
Her comment “we are your mothers” wasn’t just playful banter. Teni used it as a metaphor to stress that women laid the foundation of modern African music, shaping its sound, style, and global appeal long before male artists rose to prominence. She argued that female musicians have consistently set the standards that the industry now benchmarks itself against.
Throughout the panel, Teni spoke passionately about the need for equal recognition and visibility for women in music, pointing out that while male artists often get more spotlight, it’s women who have built the culture from the ground up. She also praised her fellow female stars, noting how artists like Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, and Waje have inspired younger generations to raise their craft and embrace their creativity unapologetically.
Teni’s remarks at EWA 2025 are part of her ongoing mission to champion women’s voices in African entertainment, sparking conversations about gender, artistry, and fairness across the continent. Fans have already taken to social media, celebrating her candidness and praising her for putting female talent front and center.
In a music industry often dominated by men, Teni’s statement serves as a bold reminder: women not only compete—they lead, inspire, and define the future of African music.
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