Tiwa Savage opens up about her past relationship with Wizkid, says he wanted it kept private

Tiwa Savage has sparked widespread conversation after opening up about her alleged past relationship with fellow Nigerian music star Wizkid, claiming she felt disrespected by how he handled their romance.

The singer’s remarks have quickly gained traction online, with fans revisiting the history between the two Afrobeats stars.

Speaking about the experience, Tiwa Savage suggested that her disagreement with Wizkid stemmed from how he allegedly wanted to keep their relationship away from public attention despite both of them being celebrities.

She said, “Wizkid took Advantage of me. My beef with Wizkid was a disrespect. I’m a public figure and he is as well. We had an affair and he did this thing where he was like “I don’t want us to go public, I don’t want people to know”, you know,all that kind of stuff.”

Tiwa Savage explains alleged fallout with Wizkid

According to the singer, the issue was not merely about privacy but about what she viewed as a lack of respect. Her comments have reignited public interest in the pair’s long-rumoured relationship, which had remained largely unconfirmed over the years.

Although both artistes have frequently been linked by fans, neither had publicly addressed the alleged romance in such direct terms before these remarks surfaced.

Fans react as old rumours resurface

The comments have generated mixed reactions across social media. While some users expressed sympathy with Tiwa Savage’s account, others urged caution, noting that Wizkid has yet to publicly respond to the allegations.

The interview has also revived discussions about privacy, respect and transparency in celebrity relationships, with many fans debating whether public figures should keep their personal lives away from the spotlight.

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“Wizkid took Advantage of me. My beef with Wizkid was a disrespect. I’m a public figure and he is as well. We had an affair and he did this thing where he was like “I don’t want us to go public, I don’t want people to know”, you know,all that kind of stuff.”

– Tiwa Savage pic.twitter.com/zLHWnXHJIv

— Rhapsody (@Rhapxodyy) July 21, 2026