Nigerian superstar singer Tiwa Savage has finally addressed her long-standing feud with fellow artiste Seyi Shay, shedding more light on the viral salon confrontation that shook social media in 2021.

During an interview on Off Air with Gbemi O and Toolz, the Somebody’s Son crooner revisited the controversy, explaining that her issue with Seyi stemmed from a diss track and false allegations that she had tried to hinder the success of other female artistes.

Tiwa recalled that their strained relationship dated back to 2017, following Seyi’s verse in the ‘Fvck You Challenge’ by Kiss Daniel, where she reportedly took subtle shots at Tiwa — an act that sparked years of tension and rivalry between the two singers.

Speaking candidly about the infamous salon incident, Tiwa said she couldn’t pretend to be friendly after such disrespect.

“If you do something to me, I will let you know. I don’t have to do it online. Like the whole shade thing — I’m not going to pretend like you and I are cool in a salon when you did a diss track.”

The award-winning singer went on to deny ever attempting to “block bags” or sabotage anyone’s career, emphasizing that she has always championed women’s empowerment in the music industry.

“That was painful, and I didn’t know where it was coming from. Till today, maybe I need to have a conversation with Shay. I heard they thought I blocked their bag. How? If you’ve heard from anybody that I tried to block your bag, mention the person so I can address it. I would never do that — I’m so pro-women.”

Tiwa also clarified that contrary to the rumors, she had actually lost a Pepsi campaign deal after giving birth to her son, Jamil — a deal that eventually went to Seyi Shay.

“When I got pregnant and had Jamil, I was taken off the Pepsi campaign, Longer Throat, and Shay was booked on it. Go back and check — Shay was a brand ambassador, I wasn’t. I was taken off because I couldn’t snap back in time. So how am I stopping other people’s bag? I wasn’t even mad. I got in the gym and got my body back.”

The singer’s statement has reignited public discussions about the long-running tension between the two stars, though Tiwa hinted she might still be open to a private conversation with Seyi to clear the air once and for all.