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Nigerian pop diva, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her current dating and marital opportunities.

The 45-year-old mother of one shared that she is at a point in her life where her eligible suitors are either in their 50s or married.

Featuring in a recent episode of the American podcast, Air Service, Savage stated that her current reality had made her open to being a second wife.

“If I meet somebody who can really marry me, they are either in their 50s or already married. So, I don’t know. Maybe I can be a second wife. I think so. I could be a second wife,” she said.

Tiwa Savage said that as a second wife, she wouldn’t be troublesome to her co-wife, stressing that she was respectful and would be focused on work.

“I think I can go along with the first wife and she’s going to love me because I’m not going to be troublesome. I’m going to be going on tours, I’m not really going to stress you. I’m very respectful, I know that you are the first wife and would accord you that respect,” she added.

Tiwa Savage was married to music executive Tunji Balogun aka TBillz between 2013 and 2018. The couple has a son together.

Both parties accused each other of infidelity after their marriage ended.

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Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her personal life, sharing her hopes of expanding her family.

In a recent interview with US podcaster Joe Budden, the award-winning singer disclosed that she is no longer freezing her eggs and is actively considering the possibility of having more children.

The ‘Somebody’s Son’ crooner, who is already a mother, revealed her strong desire for male children and admitted she had previously undergone egg freezing to preserve her chances.

“I want more children, boys. I have actually done egg freezing. I am just preparing. Like I said, I am not young. I am thinking about my age and want to get my eggs while they are still very healthy,” she said.

Tiwa began her career as a backup vocalist for global icons such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige before returning to Nigeria to establish herself as a solo artist.

She rose to fame in the early 2010s with chart-topping hits like Kele Kele Love and Eminado, carving a niche as one of the most influential female voices in Afrobeats.

Beyond her music, Tiwa has often been candid about her personal life, including her experiences as a single mother.

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Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is not comfortable being described as the “Queen of Afrobeats,” a title often used to celebrate her influence in the genre.

Speaking in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro, the All Over crooner said that while she appreciates the recognition, she does not accept the label because of the pressure and responsibility it carries.

Savage, who has been one of Afrobeats’ leading voices since her breakout hit Kele Kele Love in 2010, explained that the title overlooks the contributions of other female artists equally deserving of recognition.

“Yeah, they call me the Queen of Afrobeats, but there are a lot of us that are Queens,” she said.

The mother of one added that embracing such a title would force her into a role of constant humility that she does not find realistic.

“Personally, I don’t like that tag.

“It’s uncomfortable because I feel like if I start accepting it, I need to be humble.

“And secondly, it doesn’t make sense to me. So, I don’t accept it,” she noted.

Despite her reluctance, many still consider Tiwa Savage worthy of the unofficial crown, given her consistency, string of hit songs, and impact on the global Afrobeats movement.

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Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has released a new album titled: “This One Is Personal”, her first full-length project in five years.

9news Nigeria reports that the artiste dropped the 15-track album on digital music platforms on Friday.

The highly anticipated  fourth album of the  ‘Queen of Afrobeats’  explores themes of love, heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery packed in scintillating tunes.

Some of the tracks  include ‘I’m Done’, ‘Angel Dust’, ‘You4Me’, ‘On the Low’ featuring Skepta, ‘Holding It Down’, ‘10%’, and ‘Twisted’.

Other tracks include ‘Scared of Love’,’ Pray No More’, ‘Addicted’ featuring Taves, ‘This One Is Personal’(Interlude), ‘Will I Run Again?’, ‘For One Night’, ‘You’re Not the First’ and ‘Change’, featuring James Fauntleroy.

True to its tittle, the project has only three features; Taves, Skepta, and James Fauntleroy, included  for their ability to complement Tiwa’s personal vision without overshadowing it.

Earlier in a post on her X page(formerly Twitter) announcing the release, the singer said the album was recorded in global studios across Nashville, London, San Francisco, and Lagos.

The self-acclaimed “Number One Africa Bad Girl” said she named the album “This One Is Personal” because it is a return to her roots, with every song being a piece of her heart.

“This project is so close to my heart and I poured every part of me into it. I just pray you receive it with the same love I created it with.

“Please cherish it, becauseThis One Is Personal.

“This album is my story, so l kept the features limited. I wanted you all to feel me in every song,” she said.

Also, during a Fan Q&A session on X, the singer explained that her choice of collaborators was deliberate, keeping the focus on connection rather than numbers.

“I wanted you all to feel me in every song. The few features I chose were very intentional, with people who understood the vision and could add to the message without taking away from its intimacy.

“It’s less about numbers and more about connection,” she said.

Tiwa Savage, who released her last full studio album in 2020, said the new project mirrors her life’s path during the last five years, balancing career transitions, motherhood, and self-discovery.

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Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, has recalled how she once lived from hand to mouth in a shelter meant for poor people with drug addiction issues while she was in New York with little or no money.

Savage made this known during a surprise party her friends organised for her to celebrate her latest album ‘Celia’ which was released August 28, 2020.

According to the singer, she was 22 then and being an international student, she couldn’t get a job to meet her needs.

As a result, she had to make do with what she received from home and settled to stay in Bedford–Stuyvesant better known as Bed-Stuy, a project dedicated to poor people with drug-related issues in New York.

She appreciated her friend, Elizabeth Elohor, former beauty queen and founder of Beth Models, for coming through for her when she couldn’t afford to buy herself a meal when they had gone out for lunch.

Tiwa said: “I remember she was looking at me and asked, ‘what are you ordering?.’ And I was just lying that I was not hungry. And then she just started asking me, ‘are you sure?.’ And then I just started crying. And then she’s just like, ‘what is the matter?.’ I said, ‘Elohor, I don’t have money.”

And Elohor not only bought food for her to eat but also ordered what she would take home.

Tiwa closed her appreciation speech by advising others not to let time rob them of their joy.

Watch the video below

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Former Presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri, has reacted to the alleged invitation of Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage by the DSS. 

Prior to this, it was reported that the entertainers were invited by the DSS over alleged political utterances perceived to be anti-Buhari. 

Reacting to the report on Twitter, Reno Omokri warned Nigerians to be careful of the APC and the President Buhari-led government. 

He shared a photo of Don Jazzy performing at President Buhari’s campaign in 2015, captioning it:

 
“Dear Nigerians, Be careful with General @MBuhari and the @OfficialAPCNg. They use you today, and they throw you in jail or harass you tomorrow!”

View the tweet below

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