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  • Tiwa Savage sparks reactions for planning to buy $147,000 designer bag ahead of birthday

    Tiwa Savage sparks reactions for planning to buy $147,000 designer bag ahead of birthday

    Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has revealed her consideration of acquiring a lavish multi-million-naira bag to celebrate her upcoming birthday extravagantly.

    The bag, priced at $147,000 and equivalent to N147 million in naira, has garnered reactions from netizens.

    Tiwa Savage, set to turn 43 on February 5, 2024, shared this information via her Snapchat account.

    The music diva posted a screenshot of the designer bag along with a conversation she had with a luxury shopper on WhatsApp regarding the $147,000 purchase.

    Read Also: Do Tiwa Savage, Sophia Momodu’s ‘bestie goals’ stem from their children?

    She noted that her birthday was in a couple of weeks and questioned fans if she could get it or not.

    She wrote: “Should I or not? I mean my birthday is in a couple of weeks.”

    Reactions followed her statement.

    hey_its_amaka stated: “Watin our 002 get full every corner for her house… and she nor make noise.”

    lagostrenches advised: “You can bless 147 people with a million naira each and they will forever be grateful to you, invest in people, not in bags.”

    egoumez_ said: “The bag is not fine shaaa.”

    gain0clock wrote: “It’s cheap as long as money can buy it.”

    @nongagwani: If the money dey spends am o, you can’t teach a person what to do with his/her money.

  • Do Tiwa Savage, Sophia Momodu’s ‘bestie goals’ stem from their children?

    Do Tiwa Savage, Sophia Momodu’s ‘bestie goals’ stem from their children?

    Tiwa Savage, the Afrobeats artist, and Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of Davido, have been engaged in a public dispute with the Grammy-nominated singer, citing accusations of threats to life and bullying.

    Following their recent social media posts, which often show them together, they are now playfully referred to as besties by some due to their frequent shared moments online.

    The sudden fallout between Davido and Tiwa left many questioning the cause, especially since they were widely recognized as not only good friends but also as colleagues in the industry.

    Read Also: Music superstar Tiwa Savage makes acting debut in Water and Garri

    Speaking of the recent bond between Sophia and Tiwa Savage, it has notably strengthened due to the evident ‘bestie goals’ shared by their children, Jamil (Tiwa’s son) and Imade (Davido and Sophia’s daughter).

    They have been frequently spotted together during various occasions, such as traveling or attending gatherings.

  • Music superstar Tiwa Savage makes acting debut in Water and Garri

    Music superstar Tiwa Savage makes acting debut in Water and Garri

    A cinematic content featuring Nigeria’s leading female music superstar, Tiwa Savage, is due to debut on Amazon Prime Video this year.

    Titled Water and Garri, the movie is a production of Everything Savage and Unbound Studios and will see the debut of the award-winning star known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

    Directed by Meji Alabi, Water and Garri joins Prime Video Nigeria’s expanding slate of rich Nollywood content including Gangs of Lagos, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija and SHE Must Be Obeyed as a great way to begin 2024.

    The drama tells the story of Aisha (Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native country following the loss of a family member after she has been away for 10 years away in the United States.

    With changes having taken place at home, including escalating violence and building tensions, Aisha must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind while reconnecting with family, old friends, and her past love.

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    Filmed in neighbouring Ghana, the cinematic feature presents a great blend of cinematography and storytelling while also starring talented stars like Mike Afolarin (Far From Home), Andrew Bunting (Dynamite), and Jemima Osunde (New Money).

    “Audiences around the world are looking for well-made, contemporary African stories, and Water and Garri delivers that with a fresh perspective,” Ayanna Lonian, Director, Content acquisition at Prime Video, said.

    “Both Meji Alabi, as film director, and Tiwa Savage, as the lead, have truly delivered a stellar debut alongside the rest of the incredibly talented cast and crew,” she added.

    Speaking about the movie, Tiwa Savage, who is known for hit songs like Somebody’s Son, Stamina, Koroba, Lova Lova, Pick Up among many others, expressed her excitement. “Developing and shooting also widely known as the Queen of Afrobeats, said.

    “My film, from an idea to launching globally on Prime Video is a dream fulfilled. I am excited for my fans and newer audiences to experience this vulnerable side of me that I have never shown. Meji Alabi brought the story to life in such a beautiful way, and I cannot wait to share it with the world,” she added.

    “We are thrilled to collaborate with Prime Video who understood this cultural milestone celebrating the cross-power of film and music, especially out of Africa at this exciting time,” Jimi Adesanya, producer and Unbound Studios executive, said.

    Water and Garri, a co-production between Everything Savage, Unbound Studios, and JM Films, was written by Comfort Emmanuel, directed and edited by Meji Alabi, produced by Jimi Adesanya and with music by Tiwa Savage.

    Tiwa Savage, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, Jimi Adesanya, and Meji Alabi also serve as executive producers.

    With its premiere slated for early 2024, the Nigerian content joins Prime Video’s selection of global Amazon Original and Exclusive series and movies such as Gen V, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Wheel of Time, Riches, and Coming 2 America.

    Other Nollywood movies and TV serials such as Brotherhood, Battle on Buka Street, Big Love, Sista, The Trade, King of Thieves, Christmas in Miami, Hey You!, Superstar, Palava!, Progressive Tailors Club, Bad Comments, Badamasi, Beyond the Veil, Grind, are also available on affordable Amazon Prime Video subscriptions.

  • Tiwa Savage vs Davido: Don’t knock off people who view your role model differently, Tboss tells fans

    Tiwa Savage vs Davido: Don’t knock off people who view your role model differently, Tboss tells fans

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tokunbo Idowu better known as Tboss has also reacted to the ongoing online rift between afrobeats stars, Davido and Tiwa Savage.

    Tboss, via her Instagram story, said that it is okay to admit that one’s role model made mistakes as he is also human.

    She described the mistake as awful, nasty, and shameful. However, she also mentioned that it doesn’t diminish the fact that they once showed kindness to certain individuals, which could include their fans.

    Read Also: Uche Maduagwu blasts Tiwa Savage for not congratulating David on arrival of his twins

    She advised that they not disregard those who have witnessed a completely different side of their role model.

    She wrote: “You know it is okay to admit that your role model was simply just Human right? And humans make mistakes. Really awful & sometimes even nasty & shameful mistakes.

    “Doesn’t take away from the fact that at one time they showed consideration to some people which probably included you. So don’t knock off those who saw a different side of your role model.”

  • Tiwa Savage vs Davido: They attended MohBad’s candlelight, yet they’re bigger bullies – Tacha

    Tiwa Savage vs Davido: They attended MohBad’s candlelight, yet they’re bigger bullies – Tacha

    Former Big Brother Naija ‘PepperDem’ Housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has slammed celebrities in the wake of Tiwa Savage’s alleged bullying by Grammy-nominated singer, Davido.

    Recall that Tiwa Savage, on Tuesday, January 9, petitioned the Lagos state police command over alleged bullying and threats to life by Davido.

    Tiwa Savage, in the petition that made rounds online, accused Davido of uttering disrespectful words in reaction to a post that included herself and the singer’s baby mama, Sophia Momodu.

    The singer explained how she expressed disappointment at Davido’s threats and reminded him of how she stood by his family, especially when he lost his son, Ifeanyi.

    Read Also: Uche Maduagwu blasts Tiwa Savage for not congratulating David on arrival of his twins

    She claimed to have received calls from mutual connections seeking to know what she did to upset Davido and questioned her relationship with Sophia.

    In a post via X, Tacha criticised Nigerian celebrities who turned up for the candlelight event of the late singer, MohBad, who died of alleged bullying and controversial circumstances.

    She wrote: “Lol Dude must really think this is 2018 bro it’s big 2024. Na dem rush go Mohbad’s candle night OHH!! But they’re bigger bullies!!! it’s NOT ME!!! Big 2024!! Will call out any magas BS! Nobody dey feed anybody.”

  • Police begin investigation on Tiwa Savage’s alleged threats by Davido

    Police begin investigation on Tiwa Savage’s alleged threats by Davido

    The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of the petition filed by Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage against her colleague, Davido for alleged bullying and threats to life.

    The Nation reported that the ‘Stamina’ crooner in the petition which made rounds online, accused Davido of uttering disrespectful words in reaction to a post that included herself and the singer’s first Baby mama, Sophia Momodu.

    The singer explained how she expressed disappointment at Davido’s threats and reminded him of how she stood by his family, especially when he lost his son, Ifeanyi.

    Read Also: Police confirm Tiwa Savage’s petition against Davido

    However, she claimed to have received calls from mutual connections seeking to know what she did to upset Davido and questioned her relationship with Sophia.

    The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to an inquiry by PUNCH on Tuesday, said investigation had begun into the allegations.

    He said: “I can confirm to you that we have received the petition, and investigation has commenced.”

  • Police confirm Tiwa Savage’s petition against Davido

    Police confirm Tiwa Savage’s petition against Davido

    Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that singer Tiwa Savage has filed a threat to life petition against musician, Davido.

     Savage also said Davido should be held responsible should anything untoward happen to her or any member of her family.

     There has been no love lost between the duo since December 23 following Savage’s seeming support for Davido’s ex-lover, Sophia Momodu.

    Savage had made a post on her Instastory, which featured Sophia, the mother of Davido’s first daughter, Imade Adeleke, who’s friends with Jamil Balogun, Savage’s son with ex-husband Tunji Balogun.

    The post, which came at a time when Sophia was making snide remarks against Davido, did not go well with the latter, as he considered his colleague and friend, Savage, to have taken sides with his ex.

     Not much was heard about the incident until both celebrities unfollowed each other from Instagram and Savage’s ex-husband in a series of social media posts accused Davido of disrespecting his family and threatening to deal with him.

     In the petition dated January 9 and titled; “Urgent intervention required: Threat of assault and grievous bodily harm by Mr. David Adeleke”, Savage alleged that Davido told their mutual contacts to warn her to be careful in Lagos because he would deal with her.

    Read Also: Hold Davido responsible if anything happens to me – Tiwa Savage petitions Lagos CP over threats to life

     According to Savage, the situation between them was distressing, adding that it felt like “some form of online and offline harassment not just to me but also members of my team.

     “The actions of Mr. David Adeleke are unethical and can be viewed as a direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person as guaranteed in Chapter 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and are also in contravention of Section 24(2)(a) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Preveation, Ete.) Act, 2015,.

     “I therefore would like to make this complaint, and to state that in the event that anything untoward or harmful were to happen to me or any member of my family, | will like the members of the Nigeria Police Force to hold Mr. David Adeleke  responsible.”

     Police spokesman SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that Savage’s petition was received and investigations had begun.

    Hundeyin, however, declined to respond when asked if the command would invite Davido over, saying the petition had just been received and investigations had begun.

  • Hold Davido responsible if anything happens to me – Tiwa Savage petitions Lagos CP over threats to life

    Hold Davido responsible if anything happens to me – Tiwa Savage petitions Lagos CP over threats to life

    Tiwa Savage, the Afrobeats singer, has reportedly petitioned the Nigeria police, alleging bullying and threats to her life by Grammy-nominated singer Davido.

    The Nation had reported that Tiwa Savage’s ex-lover and talent manager, Tee Billz has called out Davido over disrespect and constant bullying towards the mother of his child.

    Detailing the incident in her petition, Tiwa Savage recounted an Instagram Story post on December 23rd featuring herself and Sophia Momodu which prompted Davido to send messages to her manager, accusing her of taunting him with disrespectful and derogatory words.

    In her response, Tiwa expressed disappointment at Davido’s threats and reminded him of her unwavering support during crucial moments in his life, such as the loss of his son.

    Following the fallout on that day, she reported receiving numerous calls and messages from mutual connections questioning her actions.

    Tiwa attributed this scrutiny to her choice of maintaining a relationship with Imade’s mother, Sophia Momodu, sparking insinuations that she was the instigator.

    She also asserted that Davido didn’t stop at direct messages; he extended his threats through mutual friends, transforming the situation into a distressing blend of online and offline harassment, not only affecting her but also by her team members.

    In the petition filed by Tiwa Savage, she urged the police and the general public to hold Davido accountable if anything happened to her or any of her loved ones.

    She petitioned in parts: “On the 23rd of December, I made a post which included myself and Sophia Momodu’s Instagram Story- a feature on Instagram which allows you to put up a post for twenty-four hours, and MR. DAVID ADELEKE sent messages to my manager who’s also part of his management team that I shouldn’t worry and should never say a word to him and that I was taunting him, uttering very đisespectful, malicious and derogatory words to my person

    Read ALSO: Uche Maduagwu blasts Tiwa Savage for not congratulating David on arrival of his twins

    “I responded to MR. DAVID ADELEKE’s message and told him not to reach especially as I feel like I have been there for him and his daughter, Imade, and more importantly when he lost his son. The events of that day have also led to a barrage of calls and messages from our mutual connections, asking me what I did to MR. DAVID ADELEKE that he’s upset that I chose to maintain a relationship with Imade’s mother, Sophia Momodu who he’s having issues with and also painting the exchange to look like I was the aggressor.

    “He has also told our connections to warm me to “be careful in Lagos because he was going to f”k me up”. This is beginning to feel like some form of online and offline harassment not just to me but also members of my team. The actions of MR. DAVID ADELEKE is unethical and can be viewed as a direct threat to my rights to life, privacy, and dignity of my person”.

  • Uche Maduagwu blasts Tiwa Savage for not congratulating David on arrival of his twins

    Uche Maduagwu blasts Tiwa Savage for not congratulating David on arrival of his twins

    Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, has slammed afrobeats sensational singer, Tiwa Savage for failing to congratulate Davido on the birth of his twins.

    Uche, via his Instagram page, criticised the singer, claiming that he and others had anticipated this gesture of respect and friendship.

    The actor sparked controversy by drawing parallels between Davido’s actions and the hypothetical scenario, saying that if Tiwa Savage had twins, Davido would supposedly be the first to extend public congratulations.

    Maduagwu also pointed out that despite receiving three Grammy nominations, Tiwa Savage didn’t congratulate him, emphasizing the need for reciprocal social media support in 2024.

    Read Also: Kanayo O Kanayo gives actor Uche Maduagwu N2 million as December gift

    He said: “Honestly, I feel Davido made the right decision, everyone was expecting Aunty TIWA to make a sweet #post on social media to Congratulate Davido for the #beautiful TWINS Wey God bless am with but did she? What about the 3 #Grammy Nomination, did she make a post to congratulate him? Davido, God will bless you for the correct decision you took, 2024 Na year to #follow those who congratulate you on social media for the MIRACLE God Dey do for you and your Family, if they can promote their music and business on social media, why Dem no congratulate you for the TWINS God bless your family with like your other FRIENDS did globally?.”

  • Run if you hear ‘we are all adults’ at a party, Tiwa Savage advises Lagosians

    Run if you hear ‘we are all adults’ at a party, Tiwa Savage advises Lagosians

    Sensational afrobeat singer, Tiwa Savage, has alerted her followers about a new update regarding house parties. 

    The Nation reported that the ‘Stamina’ crooner posted this via her Instagram story on Friday, December 29.

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    Tiwa Savage said Lagosians should take to their heels when they hear the statement ‘But we are all adults here’ during a house party.

    She wrote: “If you go to a house party in Lagos and you hear, ‘but we are all adults here’, run oooo.”