The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: TIWA Savage Talks 'This One Is Personal,' Davido, Tyla, Afrobeats, Ageism, Dating, Healing + More
Sep 23, 2025
TIWA Savage, the acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter, joins the discussion to promote her latest album, 'This One Is Personal.' She opens up about drawing from her personal heartbreaks and the challenges of returning to her R&B roots. TIWA reflects on her growth, navigating private romances, and the emotional toll of vulnerability in music. She candidly addresses the fallout from a sex tape extortion attempt while clarifying her relationship with peers like Davido. Plus, she discusses plans for a music school to uplift future talents.
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Therapy Versus Cultural Stigma
- Tiwa uses therapy regularly and ties it to cultural stigmas about mental health in Nigeria.
- She contrasts Western openness with Nigerian expectations to 'just pray' and emphasizes ongoing work on healing.
Hidden Romance That Chipped Away
- Tiwa described a secret relationship where the man hid her and changed her name on his phone, which eroded her self-worth.
- She later realized the relationship's manipulation and felt embarrassed for allowing it.
Recording The Hardest Track
- Recording 'I'm Done' took Tiwa multiple attempts because it was emotionally raw and made her cry during sessions.
- She still skips the track when listening and hasn't performed it live yet because it's too painful.