Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has been honored with a major new recognition, landing the coveted cover spot for Apple Music’s freshly launched Alpha playlist. This special playlist is a dedicated platform, created to highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements of leading female artists across the vast and vibrant African music landscape. The announcement serves as a powerful testament to the rising power and influence of women in the genre.
In a post shared on her social media X account, Tiwa Savage opened up about what this feature means to her. She expressed her pride, writing, “Excited to have been selected as the cover star of Apple Music’s Alpha playlist – the home of Africa’s leading female artists who are history-makers and game-changers”
Her statement underscores a significant and welcome shift happening within the industry, where female artists are not just participating but are truly driving the culture and sound forward, claiming center stage and commanding global attention.
The timing of this celebration is perfectly synchronized with the recent release of Tiwa Savage’s own latest musical project. Her new album, titled This One Is Personal, first debuted in August of 2025. This particular body of work is being described by the artist herself as a pivotal and defining moment in her already impressive career. It delves deeply into her own personal experiences, raw emotions, and private stories, allowing her listeners to connect with her on a much more intimate and profound level than ever before.
The Alpha playlist now officially live and available for streaming worldwide on Apple Music. While it proudly features Tiwa Savage as its inaugural cover star, the playlist also includes a wonderfully diverse and talented lineup of other female artists. These women, from various countries and musical styles, are all breaking new ground and pushing creative boundaries within the industry.
This important initiative by Apple Music successfully shines a bright and much-deserved light on the sheer creativity, innovation, and massive impact of these female pioneers. It actively reinforces their essential and undeniable role in continuously shaping and defining the exciting future of African music, proving that the scene is rich with influential female voices.
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