Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage and her son, Jamil Balogun, have sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
This follows a video where Jamil candidly addresses his feelings about people admiring his mother.
Jamil, who garnered attention for nearly bringing his mother to tears on Valentine’s Day, opened up about his emotions regarding the numerous admirers his mother attracts.
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In a trending video, Jamil and his celebrity mother were in a moving car. Jamil shared his thoughts on how he handles the fact that many people have crushes on her.
The young boy shared how he once pondered on the idea of people crushing on his mom and how he has come to terms with it after his friends reassured him that it’s natural given her status.
Reflecting on his feelings, Jamil remarked, “One night, I asked myself, ‘What would I do if my mommy had a crush?’ And my friends would respond, ‘Of course, they would have a crush on your mother, she’s Tiwa Savage”.
Watch the video of Tiwa Savage’s son discussing his mom’s admirers.
Who is Tiwa Savage?
Tiwa Savage born Tiwatope Omolara Savage on born 5 February 1980 is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Tiwa sings in English and Yoruba; her music is a blend of afrobeats, R&B, afropop, pop and hip-hop.
Although she began her career by singing background vocals for George Michael, the Grammy-nominated singer has since worked with many notable figures, such as Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, and Chaka Khan.
Throughout her long career, spanning 22 years, Savage has shared the stage with industry leaders such as Destiny’s Child, Sting, and Eminem. She has written for ‘American Idol’ winner Fantasia Barrino and award-winning producer Babyface among others. She has released two studio albums and has been featured on one compilation album, as of 2018.
Tiwa Savage as of March 2024 has a songwriting deal with ‘Sony/ATV Music Publishing’ and a recording contract with Nigerian label ‘Mavin Records.’ She also announced a management and publishing deal with the JAY-Z-founded ‘Sony’ affiliate, ‘Roc Nation,’ in 2016.
Savage is bilingual, as she has spent a considerable part of her life in Nigeria, the UK, and the US. She typically sings in both English and Yoruba. She was previously married and has one child. In 2016, she announced that her marriage was over. She continues to focus on her career.
