Tiwa Savage Opens Up on “Disrespectful” Secret Romance with Nigerian Celebrity

Afrobeats queen, Tiwa Savage, has revealed she once endured a “disrespectful” relationship with a fellow Nigerian celebrity who insisted their romance remain a secret.

Speaking during her recent appearance on Joe Budden’s podcast, the award-winning singer explained that her partner often flirted openly with other women in her presence under the guise of protecting their relationship from public suspicion.

“I am a public figure and he is as well. He said he doesn’t want us to go public, I said cool. But whenever we were at the same event, he would be laughing, touching, and talking to other women while looking at me like, ‘Don’t worry, it’s nothing, I am just doing it!’” Tiwa narrated.

She described the situation as humiliating and deeply disrespectful, stressing that it left her feeling silenced. Though she refused to disclose the celebrity’s name, many netizens have speculated, with some hinting it could be Wizkid — though Tiwa herself gave no confirmation.

Opinion: Tiwa’s Story Highlights a Common Struggle in Love

Tiwa Savage’s revelation resonates beyond celebrity life. Her experience underscores a reality many people—especially women—face in relationships where boundaries are blurred in the name of secrecy or “privacy.”

Privacy in love is healthy, but secrecy can be toxic. When one partner hides the relationship while openly flirting with others, it erodes trust and dignity. Tiwa’s story is a reminder that silence in the face of disrespect only empowers the cycle.

Her courage to speak out, even without mentioning names, is important. It shifts the conversation from gossip to lessons: love should never come at the expense of self-respect. Whether you’re a superstar or an everyday person, a relationship that makes you feel invisible is not worth holding onto.

At the end of the day, Tiwa’s honesty reaffirms a timeless truth — respect should never be negotiable in matters of the heart.