Career vs Consequence: What Tiwa Savage’s Pepsi Story Teaches Us
In a world that worships celebrities, Tiwa Savage’s recent admission is reality’s rude awakening. During her interview with Korty EO, the Afrobeats queen revealed a side that is rarely mentioned. To her, it was the moment her career stalled because of her pregnancy. She recalled losing a major campaign with Pepsi because her body wasn’t immediately ideal, and she looked horrible in her own eyes.
This isn’t just a celebrity problem; it is a systemic one. For many women, the consequence of choosing motherhood is a stepback in their profession.
Tiwa’s experience highlights the visibility tax women pay. While men often see a fatherhood bonus, women often face a penalty. In Tiwa’s case, the industry’s demand for an ideal aesthetic meant that her physical transformation, a natural part of bringing life into the world, was a professional liability.
The consequence is mental, not just physical. Feeling like your child has destroyed the version of you that the world loved. Tiwa bravely and honestly admits to not bonding with her son for the first two years, and busts the instant bliss myth. It reminds us that professional grief and personal adjustment often happen simultaneously.
Also Read: Postpartum Depression: What you Really Need to Know Before Baby Arrives
The career vs. consequence debate shouldn’t be about choosing one or the other. It should be about demanding a professional world that accommodates the seasons of a woman’s life.
If a global icon like Tiwa Savage can be dropped for just being a mom, what does that say for the average woman in the corporate or creative sector?
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