Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage peeled back the glamorous layers of her life to reveal a truth that’s as relatable as it is raw—she’s still searching for love.
At 45, the multi-award-winning star admitted on a recent podcast that she’s “still looking for somebody’s son,” but with a checklist: young, financially secure, and drama-free. “No baby mama drama, I can’t deal with that,” she quipped, sparking laughter but also hinting at non-negotiables earned through experience.
But behind the playful remarks lies a deeper story. Speaking to Zeze Millz, Tiwa confessed she has never truly experienced romantic love—at least not the soul-stirring, all-consuming kind. Every relationship, she reflected, seemed to be more about infatuation than genuine connection. The only pure love she’s certain of? That from her son, Jamil.
Even her once high-profile marriage to Tunji ‘Teebillz’ Balogun didn’t meet that definition of love. “Maybe love isn’t for me this lifetime,” she mused—words that land heavy coming from a woman who’s not just lived under the spotlight but thrived in it.
For a star who’s given the world anthems about love and empowerment, Tiwa’s candor is a reminder that even icons are still figuring it out—one heart, one hope, and maybe one “somebody’s son” at a time.
