TIWA OPENS UP ON SINGLE MOTHER STRUGGLES

“It Takes a Village!” – Tiwa Savage Gets Real About Raising Her 9-Year-Old Son Alone While Dominating the Music Industry

Behind the glitz, glam, and global headlines, Tiwa Savage is living a double life—and no, it’s not the type that makes tabloid gossip. It’s the real, raw, and relentless life of a single mother raising a 9-year-old boy, while running one of Africa’s biggest music empires.

In a heart-to-heart on The Big Friday Show with Tacha, Tiwa peeled back the layers and let the world into the beautiful chaos of her motherhood journey. With vulnerability and grace, she shared just how tough it is to juggle tour life, album drops, endorsement deals, and the everyday ups and downs of parenting her son, Jamil.

> “It takes a village,” she said, eyes glistening. “Raising my son as a single mum… I need my mum. I need my nanny. I need the whole tribe.”

And that village? Oh, it runs deep. Tiwa’s mother—still very much her guardian angel—checks in constantly, asking if she’s eaten, if she’s resting, if she’s okay. It’s a gentle reminder that even strong women need mothering too.

Her longtime nanny, who has been with Jamil since he was just three months old, is still by her side, steady like a rock. And when Tiwa has to jet off to Europe or light up stages in America, Jamil’s godmothers step in to hold things down at home.

Yet, it’s not just about logistics. It’s about love, intention, and the quiet sacrifices nobody sees. Tiwa’s not just putting food on the table—she’s putting legacy on the line. She’s building a future for her son while still chasing her own fire.

“We Nigerian women,” she said, her voice swelling with pride, “we can literally be full-time mums and full-time career women. That’s our superpower.”

And you believe her. Because when you look at Tiwa Savage today—a queen on stage, a lioness at home—you see that superpower in motion. Between studio sessions and bedtime stories, red carpets and school runs, she’s not just surviving—she’s thriving.