Tiwa Savage Gets Candid on Facing Her Darkest Moments:“My Dad Died and My Tape Was Released”

• Music star Tiwa Savage reflected on the painful period after her father’s death and the leak of her private video
• The Afrobeats star, in a recent interview, revealed why refusing to dwell on the scandal was her only way to survive.
• She shared gratitude for still having a voice and a platform years after the controversy

Tiwa Savage has opened up about a chapter of her life she describes as the lowest point in her career.

In an interview with UK media personality Zeze Mills, the Afrobeats queen revisited the events of 2021, when she lost her father and, just days later, faced the public release of her private s*x tape.

She recalled:

“It all happened at once. My dad died and my s3x tape was released. The only way I could have survived was not to think about it.”

The “Somebody’s Son” hitmaker explained that she made a conscious choice to protect her mental health by not obsessing over the events.

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She said focusing on her career and the love from her fans helped her push through the grief and shame.

Years later, Tiwa says she’s thankful that the world still wants to hear from her. Sitting on Zeze Mills’ interview couch, she described it as a blessing to still have a voice despite the scandal that could have ended her career.

She stated:

“Just the fact that you even want to talk to me, people want to hear what I want to say after how many years… it feels good"

See the video here:

Netizens react to Tiwa's video

Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below:

@MoStylez:

“Tiwa is proof that your mistakes don’t have to define your destiny.”

@QueenOfNaija:

“She handled that scandal with so much grace. Respect.”

@KennyVibes:

“Losing a parent is hard enough. Imagine adding a public scandal to it.”

@AfrobeatPlug:

“Tiwa Savage will always be the queen. Period.”

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Tiwa Savage speaks on finding love

In a related development, Tiwa Savage opened up about her love life in a way that left fans both touched.

At 44, the Somebody’s Son hitmaker says she’s never actually met “somebody’s son” who gave her true love, except her own son, Jamil Balogun.

The singer, who was married to her former manager Tunji Balogun (Teebillz) from 2013 to 2018, said that even her marriage, despite the good moments, didn’t give her the love she craved. Read more:

Davido speaks on relationship with Tiwa Savage

Legit.ng earlier reported that Davido opened up about his relationship with Tiwa Savage during an interview on The Breakfast Club, aired on April 8, 2025.

The Afrobeats star, known for hits like “Unavailable”, used the platform to discuss not only their shared history but also a recent drama in which Tiwa Savage filed a police report against him. The interview, which had Naija fans buzzing, followed a public feud that dominated the entertainment scene.

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Davido reflected on their past, recalling when they lived together. "Me and Tiwa used to stay in the same house," he said, acknowledging their close bond.

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