“Maybe Love Isn’t for Me” — Tiwa Savage Reflects on Heartbreak, Healing, and Moving Forward
Nigerian music powerhouse Tiwa Savage is no stranger to sharing her truth, and in a recent interview with British-Nigerian media personality Zeze Mills, the 45-year-old singer opened up about her deeply personal experiences with love, relationships, and motherhood.
In a candid moment, Savage revealed that the only form of true love she has ever experienced has been with her son, Jamil. “I’ve never felt true love except with my son,” she said. “Looking back at my relationships, even my marriage, I realise it wasn’t love. It was infatuation.”
The Afrobeats queen, who has often spoken publicly about her romantic challenges, shared her growing doubts about whether lasting romantic love is in the cards for her. “I’ve tried repeatedly, so maybe love isn’t meant for me in this lifetime,” she admitted.
Her reflections struck a chord with many fans who have followed her journey over the years — from chart-topping success to personal struggles that have unfolded in the public eye.
“Maybe Love Isn’t for Me” — Tiwa Savage Reflects on Heartbreak, Healing, and Moving Forward
In December 2024, Tiwa Savage revisited the pain of her divorce from music executive Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun. The couple, who tied the knot in 2013, officially ended their marriage in 2018 after a highly publicised fallout. Savage has previously stated that she was going through postpartum depression following the birth of their son, and claimed her then-husband played a significant role in the breakdown of the relationship.
What made the experience even harder, she revealed, was the wave of public criticism she faced at the time. “People attacked me without even hearing my side of the story,” she said, noting that some prominent figures even advised her to stay silent to avoid damaging her public image.
Despite the heartbreak, Savage continues to stand tall, embracing motherhood and her music career with renewed clarity.
Whether or not romantic love finds her again, her story serves as a reminder that self-love and the bond between a mother and child can often be the deepest forms of love we experience.
