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Tiwa Savage Ignites Backlash After Apologising on Tyla’s Behalf in ‘Coloured’ Identity Row During Breakfast Club Chat
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has stirred up a storm on social media after weighing in on South African singer Tyla’s ongoing debate over her use of the term ‘coloured’ to describe her mixed heritage. During her appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show on 23 September 2025, Savage offered what she called an apology on Tyla’s behalf, aiming to bridge the cultural gap for American listeners. However, the move has drawn sharp criticism from South African fans, who accuse her of overstepping and undermining Tyla’s own voice in explaining her identity. This incident has once again highlighted the cultural differences in how race is viewed across borders and reignited old rivalries between Nigerian and South African artists.The controversy traces back to Tyla’s 2024 interview on the same show, where she faced questions about identifying as ‘coloured’—a term that holds official, non-offensive meaning in South Africa but evokes painful memories of segregation in the US. Savage’s comments have added fuel to the fire, with many seeing it as an unwelcome intervention from a non-South African perspective.
Tiwa faces ‘savage’ backlash for apologising on behalf of Tyla
Nigerian Artist, Tiwa Savage, has faced major backlash on social media users after apologising on behalf of South African Grammy winner Tyla, who labels herself as “coloured”—a term many Americans find offensive due to the country’s history.
Savage made the apology during an interview on America’s popular radio show The Breakfast Club this week, explaining that Tyla did not intend any harm.
“Where I am from, when something like that happens, The elder will come on behalf of the young one to apologise. Hahaha. If that wasn’t communicated well, on behalf of her, I would like to apologise, ” said Savage.
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Tiwa Savage slammed after apologising for Tyla’s ‘coloured’ remarks on The Breakfast Club
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Sometimes celebrities trend for the right reasons, and other times for the wrong ones. Unfortunately for Tiwa Savage, her recent appearance on American podcast The Breakfast Club has landed her in the middle of controversy.
The issue came up when co-host Loren Larosa raised the topic of South African singer Tyla’s racial identity. Tyla has publicly identified as “coloured,” a term widely accepted in South Africa to describe people of mixed descent. However, the word carries a painful history in the United States, where it’s considered offensive. Larosa asked Tiwa for her thoughts on the debate surrounding Tyla’s choice of identity and the backlash that followed.
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