After Tonto Dikeh, Video From Tiwa Savage’s Online Prayer Trends in 2026: “Dem Dey Same WhatsApp”

• Tiwa Savage trended as the new year started over a video from her prayer session online
• She expressed gratitude to God, revealing that she has kept her eyes on Jesus Christ and God, against all odds
• Her prayer session came amid the mixed reactions to Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh's renewed Christian lifestyle

The new year started differently for Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage as she showed her rare religious side.

On Thursday, January 1, a video of Tiwa Savage’s prayer session surfaced online. She had recently made headlines in 2025 after attending Harvesters Church with her son, Jamil, where she was publicly acknowledged by Pastor Bolaji Idowu.

The mother of one expressed gratitude to God, revealing that she has kept her eyes on Jesus Christ and on God, against all odds.

Hinting at her rededication, Tiwa said: "It may take me long but I will rather take the narrow road and know that God is with me.

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"I thank God that I have kept my eyes on Him, I haven't fallen, even though the enemy has tried me. I have kept my eyes on Jesus Christ, on the throne, and on God. It may take me long but I will rather take the narrow road and know that God is with me.

"Thank you God, against all odds You showed Yourself. Thank You for proving Yourself again. Thank You for letting me be that young girl that dreamt of this. Thank You," she said in the video.

Tiwa Savage's video comes following a series of viral videos of Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh's prayer sessions online.

Watch the video of Tiwa Savage praying below:

Tiwa Savage's prayer session sparks reactions

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions as some netizens taunted the Afrobeats queen. Read the comments below:

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kelechiajax said:

"I don't hear my my name for ur prayer.. after all the support."

ak_ade commented:

"Una don dey pray with camera. How do you go deep in prayer knowing the camera is rolling?"

hallarecunley said:

"Mummy G. O with a touch of card B vibes Compliment of the season to you."

RocketScie8225 said:

"I wanna take the narrow road too, I wanna be celibate till marriage . God help me. Tiwa pls how could you do it ? Pls help me."

kissme1v1 said:

"Keep ur eyes on ur son’s phone too o just in case some bad belle send him d video."

William19Prisca said:

"She and Toto dikeh operating from same WhatsApp group."

devil_signature said:

"No one should criticise her. before you people criticise her, remember Mary Magdalene in the Bible and her closeness to Jesus."

DjthugteM wrote:

"Mama its new year stop paying to a middle man and talk to your Creator Eleda. much love more hit."

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Tiwa Savage breaks down in tears

Legit.ng previously reported that Tiwa Savage became a trending topic online after her dramatic display at a concert she headlined.

In a viral video, she was seen shedding uncontrollable tears while on stage, creating a tense but heartfelt atmosphere.

Videos from the event circulated widely across social media, with many praising her authenticity and emotional connection to the song.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng