Nigeria's singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is being blackmailed over a sex tape featuring her and her current boyfriend.
Tiwa didn't disclose any things about her boyfriend.
Tiwa Savage reveals during an interview with American Radio Power 105.1 host Angie Martinez that she said that she wouldn't pay any money to the blackmailer.
The video was first sent to her manager on 6 October, and he alerted her when she was leaving for another radio interview. Her manager revealed that he received a video about 20 minutes ago.
After receiving the video, it was revealed that Tiwa and her boyfriend were panicked about it. They were threatened by the blackmailer that if the ransom were not paid blackmailer would release the video online. After some thought, they decided that they wouldn't pay a single dime to the blackmailer, adding that nobody can defraud her for doing something natural.
Tiwa Savage added that she could release the video herself because she is that crazy herself. In addition, she was worried about her current boyfriend.
However, Tiwa's boyfriend was worried about her and her son. In addition, her boyfriend worried that her career would be affected because of the video.
Tiwa further reveals that how the video came into existence. She said that it was from his boyfriend that accidentally posted on Snapchat. He realized it was a mistake, and it was too late to remove it. However, someone got a video before it. However, Tiwa was not ashamed of it, and it was a precious moment for her and her boyfriends.
Tiwa felt terrible for her followers that they had been defending her and supporting her. However, she would like her fan to ignore it.
Tiwa Savage Relationship Details
Tiwa Savage is having a relationship with an unknown person. Previously, she got married to Tunji Balogun, aka Teebillz, in 2013, and then they got separated in 2018. From the ex-couple, they had a son named Jamil Balogun in 2015. Then, she is rumored to have a romantic relationship with Wizkid, and then she is linked to Naira Marley.
Tiwa Savage's Marriage With Tunji Balogun
Tiwa Savage and Tunji Balogun were first met for the first time at a concert in Los Angeles. The two initially started as business partners because Tiwa, at the time, was a London-based backup singer who wanted to relocate to Nigeria to promote her music career. Tiwa Savage needed a Nigerian A&R and was introduced to Teebillz by her friend, appearing at the concert.
As they started to work together, They drew together near like a magnet, and soon they began dating.
Tiwa Savage and Tunji Balogun had a traditional wedding on 23 November 2013 at the Ark in Lekki. Tiwa Savage wore beautifully formal attire entirely in white. Whereas her husband also followed her by wearing a white dress. Not long after their traditional wedding, on 26 April, the couple had a white wedding held in Armani Hotel, Dubai.
In January 2015, Tiwa and Teebillz announced that they were expecting a having child together. Tiwa gave birth to a boy named Jamil Balogun on 22 July 2015.
Tiwa Savage's former husband, Tunji Balogun, is the manager and co-owner of 323 entertainment.
The crisis of Tiwa and Teebillz's marriage started in 2016 with a series of allegations from both parties. As a result, the separation of Tiwa and Teebillz became the hottest trend in Nigerian entertainment history. It started when Teebillz accused his mother-in-law of witchcraft and his wife of committing adultery on 28 April 2016.
After 24-hour later, Tiwa released a 45-minutes video interview to This Day Newspaper and Pulse Nigeria, where she countered Teebillz's accusation and opened up on his financial recklessness, infidelity, and alleged drug abuse. Tiwa opened up how her husband had been stealing money from her manager, dragging her into debt, and was cheating on her. She is also speaking that Teebillz has been an addiction to drug use.
Shortly after video releases, Teebillz attempted suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos but was allegedly rescued by Banky W and Paul Okoye of the defunct P-Square group.
Tiwa and her estranged former husband separated and engaged in word war on social media. However, they both come together, but they both keep their low relationship profile. Unfortunately, Tiwa declared the annulment of their marriage in March 2018, which led to separation. Since then, the former couple moved on with their own life, and Tiwa has solely granted custody of their child.
After so much drama, Tiwa's former husband, Teebillz, seemed to find another girl in his life. But, unfortunately, Teebillz didn't disclose his new girlfriend's name.
In one of the posts, Teebillz writes: "Without her, my life won't' be perfect! Without her, you won't' have your little 15min of fame either…….. don't' get it twisted! #TheOnlyOne .” In another post, he only posted the picture of the woman with a caption that reads "My Healer."
Tiwa Savage has taken Instagram to tribute her six-year-old son Jamil Balogun on his birthday. She shares a video of her son and captioning, "My baby. My reason to keep going… Happy birthday to my SONshine #6 @officialjamilbalogun."
Just two days before Tiwa's son Jamil's birthday, her father passed away, and she took Instagram to announce the sad news.
Tiwa Savage Relationship With Wizkid
Tiwa Savage hooked up with Wizkid after her divorce from Teebillz. Tiwa and Wizkid have been appeared together in various events and show as lovebirds. In 2018, Wizkid was featured in Tiwa Savage's music video "Fever," with many romantic scenes leading to the hottest topic. But, unfortunately, many people are criticized for their romance due to huge ten-year age differences, but for them, age is just a number.
However, in an interview with the media, Tiwa Savage disclosed why she has a special relationship with Wizkid. "You already know how emotional I get, so this is just making me teary. Forget music; he has been there for me even when I didn't have anyone by my side. I can't doubt my feelings, I love Wizkid so much, and he put a smile on my face.
Tiwa further confessed in a 2020 interview, "I would really want to marry Wizkid if I am being given a chance to. Wizkid is a cute and rich guy that every girl would want to marry, so there's nothing wrong if we make a couple. Wizkid and I are seriously in an open relationship, and I hope we can get married soon."
After dating for a year, Tiwa and Wizkid broke up. However, she has disclosed that why she has been single after dating Wizkid. She further said that she does not want any man's second choice because she is her father's first and only daughter. Based on this interpretation, it is clear she could not have continued with Wizkid because Wizkid has multiple baby mamas who will have divided attention due to his children.
Tiwa Savage Net Worth and Career
Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer, actress, and songwriter who has a net worth of $10 million. After participating in the U.K. edition of The X Factor, she signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009. She was inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, and she signed with Mavin Records in 2012.
At the age of eleven, Tiwa relocated to London to pursue her secondary education. In 2009, she participated in the U.K. edition of The X Factor, then made it through the top 24. After that, she signed with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. At sixteen, she began her music career as a backup vocalist for many artists such as Mary J. Blige, Ms. Dynamite, Emma Bunton, George Michael, etc. Tiwa appeared on Whitney Houston's I Look to You(2009) and landing of songwriting credits on the albums, including Fantasia's Grammy Nominated Back To Me. Tiwa has also performed with 50 Cent, Destiny's Child, The Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, and others.
Tiwa made her solo debut single, 'Kele Kele Love' in 2010, produced by Harmony Samuels. In 2012, she signed to Don Jazzy's Marvin Records, and she appeared on the label's Solar Plexus compilation, then she released her album Once Upon a Time in 2013. From the album, she received her first MOBO Award nomination in the category of Best African Act and won the prize for Best Female at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards. From raising her popularity, Tiwa has signed various endorsements, and she has earned her fortunes to help the built school in Nigeria. She released her second album, R.E.D., in late 2015. Savage signed a management and publishing deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2016.
In 2017, Tiwa released her single Sugarcane, featuring producers and guest artists like Wizkid and Maleek Berry. In 2018, Savage won Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2019, she signed a publishing and distribution contract with Universal Music Group. With the studio, she released "Key to the Kingdom," her duet with Mr. Eazi. In addition, she was included in the soundtrack of Beyonce's The Lion King: The Gift.
The Fela Kuti-inspired single "49-99," her first single released through the Universal-Distributed Motown. Later in the year, she appeared in Coldplay's eighth studio album, Everyday Life. In 2020, Savage released her full-length album Celia named after her mother name. In the album, she has included guests like Sam Smith, Stefflon Don, and Davido. It reached the top 20 of Billboard's World Album Chart. Savage release with E.P. Water & Garrie featured the song "Somebody's Son" with Brandy in 2021.
In addition to her music career, Tiwa Savage also made a debut in her acting career. In 2011, she made her appearance in the movie "For Coloured Girls." In December 2011, she co-hosted the second season of Nigerian Idol with IIIrymz. In December 2013, she co-hosted the Headies 2013 with Dr. Sid at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.
In 2017, Tiwa announced through Instagram that she had brought a house in Ikate Elegushi, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos. It is estimated that it cost 75 million Naira.