Tiwa Savage Shuts Down Wizkid Romance Rumors: "I Love Him, But We Weren't Dating"

In a candid revelation that’s sent ripples through Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene, powerhouse vocalist Tiwa Savage has firmly dispelled long-standing rumors of a romantic entanglement with fellow superstar Wizkid. The 45-year-old singer, known for her unapologetic hits like “Koroba” and “Temptation,” addressed the speculation during a revealing interview on The Breakfast Club, emphasizing her deep affection for the “Essence” crooner while clarifying that their bond has always been professional and platonic. “I love, admire, and respect Wizkid, but he wasn’t the one I was talking about,” Savage stated, putting an end to years of fan-fueled gossip that painted the duo as more than collaborators.

The clarification comes hot on the heels of Savage’s recent appearance on The JMatt Show, where she opened up about a past relationship with an unnamed celebrity that got sour due to its secretive nature. Describing the ordeal, Savage explained how her then-partner insisted on keeping their affair under wraps, only to publicly flirt with other women as a smokescreen to maintain the illusion of privacy. “It was exhausting – he’d act one way in private and completely different in public, all to protect our ‘secret,'” she shared, highlighting the emotional toll of the double life.

Fans and social media sleuths immediately zeroed in on Wizkid, citing their undeniable chemistry in collaborations like the steamy 2018 track “Fever” and shared stage moments that often sparked whispers of something deeper. Yet, Savage’s latest comments serve as a definitive shutdown, redirecting the narrative away from her longtime friend and creative partner.

Wizkid and Savage’s history in the industry dates back over a decade, marked by mutual support and blockbuster joint ventures that helped propel Afrobeats onto the global stage. From sharing hotel rooms during early tours – as Savage once quipped in a 2024 interview, “We did everything together, even slept in the same bed, and nothing happened” – to dominating charts with infectious anthems, their partnership has been a cornerstone of Nigerian music’s international breakthrough. Despite the platonic reality, the rumors persisted, amplified by their 10-year age gap and Savage’s high-profile divorce from producer TeeBillz in 2018.

Industry insiders note that such speculation often overshadows the genuine camaraderie between the two artists, who have publicly championed each other’s successes amid fierce competition from peers like Davido and Burna Boy.As Savage continues to redefine her personal boundaries – recently warning off younger suitors in a separate interview, calling her past experiences with age-disparate romances “a mistake” fraught with disrespect – her words resonate as a powerful statement on privacy in the spotlight. Fans have flooded social media with messages of support, praising her for owning her story without apology. With new music on the horizon and a tour slated for late 2025, Tiwa Savage proves once again why she’s the undisputed queen of Afrobeats: fierce, authentic, and unbreakable. Wizkid has yet to respond publicly, but sources close to the Starboy camp suggest he’s “grateful for the love and ready to keep making hits together.”