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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R&B As Emotional Home
- Tiwa Savage returned to her R&B roots for this album to convey deeper emotions than typical Afrobeats.
- She believes R&B lets her sing and express vulnerability in ways Afrobeats often doesn't.
Phone Call That Interrupted A Session
- Tiwa left a studio session when her phone hit 10% after receiving a provocative picture from a man.
- She rushed to his place instead of finishing the session and didn’t return to the studio that day.
Make Music For Your Core Fans
- Block out award expectations and make art for your core fans, not categories or streams.
- Create authentically even if industry categorization might misplace your work.