A video showing Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage breaking down in tears during her performance at the WeLovEya Festival in Cotonou, Benin Republic, has surfaced online, sparking reactions across social media.
The two-day festival, held on Saturday and Sunday at Amazon Square in Cotonou, featured performances by top African artistes, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.
During her set, Savage performed Somebody’s Son, one of her hit songs released in 2021. The track, which features American singer Brandy, reflects themes of love, emotional vulnerability, and the desire for genuine companionship.
While performing the song solo, the 45-year-old singer became visibly emotional and struggled to continue as tears streamed down her face. In videos circulating online, members of the audience could be heard cheering and encouraging her as she tried to sing through the moment.
Tiwa Savage was previously married to Tunji “TeeBillz” Balogun in 2013, and their union produced a son, Jamal, in 2015. The couple later divorced in 2018.
In October, the award-winning artiste spoke openly about her struggles with love, admitting that despite her success, finding a genuine life partner has remained difficult. She had remarked that she remains hopeful about love, even if it comes in an unconventional form.