Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has revealed that she has no intention of signing or managing upcoming artists, citing the stress and responsibility that come with such a role. Instead, the ‘Somebody’s Son’ hitmaker is focusing on creating an ecosystem where African artists can thrive independently.

During an interview with *Forbes Africa* on Thursday, Savage explained that managing artists can be overwhelming and that she doesn’t feel equipped to take on the task. “Everyone always asks me, ‘When will you sign an artist?’ I don’t think I have the gift to sign another artist because artists are stressful. I could just be sleeping, and then I’ll wake up to find my artist trending for something else,” she said.

However, Savage emphasized her commitment to supporting emerging talent in other ways. “I do have the gift to help, which is why I’m trying to establish a music school. Artists can go there, develop their skills, and later sign with a label that can truly support them,” she added.

Savage also urged African artists to focus on building a self-sustaining music industry rather than seeking validation abroad. “Why are we trying to break into another market? We should build our own to be the one others try to break into. If we had the right infrastructure, affordable data, and investment, we wouldn’t need to chase validation elsewhere,” she stated.

With a career spanning Afrobeats, jazz, and film production—including her 2024 debut as an executive producer on *Water and Garri*—Savage is looking beyond music. “I want to step into my mogul era—billionaire Tiwa Savage,” she declared, signaling her ambitions to expand her influence and impact across industries.