Saw this interview on Vanguard....

American-born Nigerian singer, Lola Savage, is
not related to Tiwa Savage. Though they bear
same surname, Lola says she’s not trying to be
like Tiwa Savage who is a big name in the
Nigerian music industry. Instead, she expresses
her desire to do a collabo with the songstress to
prove to the world that she’s not back in Nigeria
to compete with the Mavin records queen of
songs. She shares her story with Showtime
Celebrity.

How do you intend to break into the Nigerian
music scene?

I am just a singer and I love to do it to the best
of my ability. I am going to be myself even
though there are many female artistes at the
moment. I am going to work very hard in
ensuring that I share my own craft with the
world.

What
is
your
selling
point
as
an
entertainer?

It’s
my
looks
and
my
voice.I
don’t
have
the
Beyonce
kind
of
voice or that of Tiwa, Waje or Omawunmi. My
voice isn’t as strong as theirs, but I do know that
I have a beautiful voice. I can sing most current
songs very well. My interest lies in old school
music because I grew up listening to the likes of
Ebenezer Obey and Afrobeat legend, Fela. I am
going to stand out with my own voice and my
looks.

Talking about your looks, are you referring to your
sex appeal?

Yes, sex appeal and my style.Fashion is one
thing, but style is carrying yourself in what you
wear and being confident with it.That speaks a
lot.

How did your journey into music begin?

I was a member of an RnB group back in
Chicago. I actually played RnB with the group for
about three years.We lost out on a deal and
years later, everybody kept telling me that the
Nigerian music industry is growing. That was
between 2006 and 2007 .Though I was skeptical
at that time, I still put out some singles and gave
them to some Nigerian DJs that I came in contact
with. I met the likes of Eldee and Banky W who
kept telling me to relocate to Nigeria. But
because of the things that were going on in my
life at that time, I couldn’t take a bold step to
return home. Fortunately, my mum gave me the
push late 2013 and am here to see how far the
push will take me.

Do people compare you with Tiwa Savage?

There really is no comparison except for the last
name.She is one of the artistes in Nigeria that
have actually paved the way for most of the
female singers that are trying to do their own
things.I respect her craft, I respect what she is
doing. I am Lola Savage .I am just trying to do
what I know how to do best since I was a child. I
am here to show Nigerians that I can do it too.I
am not trying to be like anyone else.I am not
trying to be like Tiwa.I can sing too and I can
perform.I am just here to show Nigerians that I
can build my own brand and reach the level that
some female acts have attained today. I am
confident enough to know that I can get there.

What is your relationship with her?

We are not actually related, it’s more of an
extended family affair. Savage is just one family
here in Lagos.

Do you consider her as a threat to your career or
as a mentor?

It’s not about competition, its about the fact that
I see what she is doing and I respect it. If not for
for her , I don’t think I will have that zeal to come
here and do something of my own.

Is any of your songs inspired by a personal
experience?

Yes, Dem Say, one of my songs basically talks
about not allowing what people say bother us.A
lot of people allow what people say get to them.I
was having those issues at a time.I spoke with
my producer and we decided to create a song
around it.

Can you quit music for your relationship?

I definitely can’t quit music for my relationship.
Whoever I’m dating should know and understand
who I am and what I believe in. Relationship is
about respecting each other and I will not quit
music for a relationship.

Are you looking forward to working with a
Nigerian female artiste?

Yes! And that will be Tiwa Savage

Why Tiwa Savage?

I just feel that we need to show the world that we
are not competing. Jo-el and Tuface are a good
example. The thing with Nigerians is that we
don’t see things from a different perspective.
What I think I need to do is to show Nigerians
that I’m not competing with her by doing a song
with Tiwa Savage. That doesn’t mean I am trying
to hide behind her shadows to launch myself into
the mainstream music world; that’s not my
intention at all.It just shows that one is looking
up to the other

What are the challenges you are facing as an
emerging act?

So far, I have had challenges with productions,
people who pretend to be what they are
not.Everything here is just about money.
What are you implying?
What I mean is that everything in life is a hustle.
It’s not only a Nigerian thing.It’s either about
spending money or trying to get money.Since I
have been here ,everything I have done has
brought money out of my pocket.I have lost so
much without getting the service that I was
supposed to get.It’s sad and that’s my biggest
challenge at the moment.

Have you experienced any wardrobe malfunction?

I pray it never happens.I have not experienced a
wardrobe malfunction, but I have experienced
microphone malfunction.When the microphone
starts giving you that feedback sound, it
hurts.You want to leave the stage crying.When I
was in the female group, we did not use
microphones because we did a lot of hip-hop
dancing. We used more of headsets.It just makes
things much more easier.

If you were to make a comparison between the
music industry in America and that of Nigeria,
what will it be?

The contract here is completely different from the
contract in the U.S.A.Secondly, the way the
audience interacts with a performer is so much
different.They are not supportive that much.I
have only come to understand the saying that
bad publicity is also good. So, that keeps me
going.

How do you handle criticism on the social media?

I don’t really care about what they say. If I have
to give a response I will just say go check my
background.People just like to talk.They don’t
really do their homework and investigations.They
don’t know me like they think they do.These are
the ones that are called haters, they just hate you
for no reason.

Do you play any instrument?

I play the piano. I also play the clarinet and the
flute.A lot of people play by ear and not by
musical notes.I studied musical notes, but
growing up I forgot everything. I just play by ear
Whose advice has been useful to your career?
That will be that of Eldee.He was the first person
to tell me that being in Nigeria was the best thing
to have happened to me. That was in 2008, when
he relocated to Nigeria.
How do you handle the attention from your male
fans?
I entertain their friendship, but I do not encourage
anything that goes beyond the friendship.

This girl is one pretty chic...after they try to make it in d U.S.A where mediocrity is not allowed,they come to nigeria where every "tungba tungba" becomes hit.

Fine girli

What a humble way of respond. And she is beauty, try hard you wil be more than tiwa.

pweetixandy:
after they try to make it in d U.S.A where mediocrity is not allowed,they come to nigeria where every "tungba tungba" becomes hit.

falls from bed

okpamson15:
What a humble way of respond. And she is beauty, try hard you wil be more than tiwa.

u read everything?! mah turn to Z if I read dat tin

pweetixandy:
This girl is one pretty chic...after they try to make it in d U.S.A where mediocrity is not allowed,they come to nigeria where every "tungba tungba" becomes hit.

gbam!! U don talk am finish

pweetixandy:
u read everything?! mah turn to Z if I read dat tin

hahahahaha so u no read am all?

Yeah! In Papillo's voice" I know say one day U go return to Nigeria" , abii ur superiors in the industry that worked with the big guns in USA music industry never made it only to return to Nigeria where their works are accepted because of the beats with wack lyrics, waiting to see U join their league.

In other news, we don't know U here in Alaba market .
The interview come long like Presidential media chart , I no read am sha coz I'm allergic to epistles .

pweetixandy:
This girl is one pretty chic...after they try to make it in d U.S.A where mediocrity is not allowed,they come to nigeria where every "tungba tungba" becomes hit.

Lmao ...1 million 'Likes' for you.

pweetixandy:
This girl is one pretty chic...after they try to make it in d U.S.A where mediocrity is not allowed,they come to nigeria where every "tungba tungba" becomes hit.

LoL
More often than not,na beat dey sell for 9ja

non of my Biznet

*Falls down 4rm maggi*rodflol funny bt true anywaz best of luck 2 ha

pweetixandy:
This girl is one pretty chic...after they try to make it in d U.S.A where mediocrity is not allowed,they come to nigeria where every "tungba tungba" becomes hit.

Chai! The girl fine o

The chick is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous,my type of girl

But why do people Nigerian celebrities themselves think that people that don't base in Nigeria are better musicians than Naija based?

Where airforce1?

dechandel:
She is so pretty!!!!

Very pretty!! She looks like Lola Rae.

Her real name is Tungba Tungba Savage....

ChiSun27:
Her real name is Tungba Tungba Savage....

lol u no well.

She's really a beauty 2 behold. Just believe in urself, n d sky wil b ur starting point

iamrealdeji:
But why do people Nigerian celebrities themselves think that people that don't base in Nigeria are better musicians than Naija based?

This is a prettier Savage. I hope the voice matches the looks

who was that girl....just saw the post

all this fine fine Lolas.

pretydiva:
She's really a beauty 2 behold. Just believe in urself, n d sky wil b ur starting point

yes oo

Lola Savage.