“I Love Wizkid, But We Were Never in a Relationship” – Tiwa Savage Clears the Air
Afrobeat superstar Tiwa Savage has finally addressed long-standing rumors about her alleged romance with colleague Wizkid. The “Somebody’s Son” crooner firmly denied ever being in a relationship with him, despite years of speculation from fans. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
How the Rumor Started
In a recent interview, Tiwa Savage revealed that she once dated a celebrity within the music industry. She explained that the man preferred to keep the affair private, even though he openly flirted with other women under the guise of “public image.”
Her statement immediately sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians speculating that she was referring to Wizkid due to their close friendship and on-stage chemistry over the years.
Tiwa Savage’s Clarification
Setting the record straight, Tiwa Savage emphasized that while she has a lot of love, admiration, and respect for Wizkid, he was never the man she dated.
“Wizkid is someone I love and respect deeply, but he wasn’t the one I was talking about,” she clarified.
However, the singer chose not to disclose the actual identity of the celebrity she once dated.
Fans React Online
As expected, Tiwa Savage’s revelation triggered mixed reactions on social media. Some fans were shocked, while others claimed they always suspected it was just speculation.
Here are a few reactions from Nigerians online:
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@vickiedollarh0: “A lot of people really thought you guys were dating.”
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@flowvick5: “After how many years? Lol.”
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@slimmmmfc: “Lol, who exactly are you trying to deceive?”
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@NatureX47: “Sounds like friends with benefits to me 😂.”
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@GoKing01: “I never believed they were in a relationship.”
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@liltop_sr: “So, did it happen or not?”
Conclusion
For years, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid’s undeniable chemistry on stage fueled rumors of a romantic relationship. But with Tiwa’s latest clarification, fans now know the truth: it was all speculation, not reality.
Still, the mystery remains — which celebrity in the Nigerian music industry was Tiwa Savage really referring to?
“I love Wizkid, shout out to Wizkid but we weren’t in a relationship”
– Tiwa Savage
pic.twitter.com/4pGxfUsj6s— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) September 23, 2025