Tyla Coloured Identity Controversy

#Social Issues & Activism

The posts discuss a controversy surrounding Tiwa Savage's comments on Tyla's self-identification as 'coloured', with many criticizing her for apologizing on Tyla's behalf to an American audience. The majority opinion seems to be that Tyla's identity is a South African cultural context and not an insult.

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@WorldwideTygers

@WorldwideTygers

@@WorldwideTygerz

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This is Tyla's elders not Tiwa Savage @TiwaSavage you are not to speak about Tyla , you're not South African, nor Tyla's elder. Wtf

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4:39 AM·Sep 26, 2025·15K Views
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Black Habibi

Black Habibi

@@Keagh_Bathong

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They once asked Lupita how a word/phrase in a South African language is pronounced and with a straight face she said “I don’t know, I’m not South African” But Tiwa decided to feed into the dumb narrative that Africa is a country. Mxm

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5:46 AM·Sep 26, 2025·12.8K Views
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ntombii

ntombii

@@xNtombii

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What Tiwa did is actually the type of asslicking that they wanted from Tyla

3:30 PM·Sep 25, 2025·7.3K Views
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TJ

TJ

@@Amor_T_J

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Tiwa Savage apologising to America on Tyla’s behalf is pissing me off so much! Tyla did nothing wrong by saying she’s coloured. There is NOTHING to be apologising for! Tiwa is in no position to be apologising for Tyla, SHE IS NOT A SOUTH AFRICAN WHO COMPLETELY GRASPS ITS HISTORY

6:04 AM·Sep 25, 2025·7.3K Views
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Reji

Reji

@@RejiYates

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I’m honestly so disappointed in Tiwa. This just wasn’t it. First of all, why even ask her how she felt? The feeling wasn’t hers to claim, because the identity in question isn’t hers to speak on. Secondly, Tiwa is Nigerian. She has absolutely no business apologising on behalf of

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4:21 PM·Sep 26, 2025·6.2K Views
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a blerd named piink

a blerd named piink

@@ablerdworld

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I'm Black American(African American) & I wasn't offended when Tyla identified herself as coloured because I understand that it's a culture in South Africa. Tyla shouldn't apologize & the world doesn’t revolve around America. Tiwa Savage looks stupid for being a damn pick me.

10:43 PM·Sep 25, 2025·6.1K Views
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Croissant Croustillant

Croissant Croustillant

@@malianaC

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No, Tyla is not Black Yes, Tyla is coloured No, coloured doesn’t mean the same in Southern Africa as it does in the US Yes, Americans should broaden their knowledge on how others identify themselves outside of their country

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7:46 PM·Sep 25, 2025·5.9K Views
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Jabulani Macdonald

Jabulani Macdonald

@@Jabu_Macdonald

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If you meddle in South Africa’s business then we will put you in your place. You don’t open your big mouth yapping in things you don’t even understand.

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8:39 AM·Sep 26, 2025·5.9K Views
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Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage

@@TiwaSavage

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12:43 PM·Sep 26, 2025·3.5K Views
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