Nigerian men are not romantic & that is the reason for avoiding them as I don’t need their money —-Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about her perception of Nigerian men in a romantic sense.
The ‘Somebody’s Son’ singer, speaking during a recent interview on Thoughts In A Culli, described Nigerian men as “not romantic. “
Although she credited Nigerian men with being charismatic and generous, she insisted that they lack romantic qualities.
She explained that the “lack of romance” is a key reason why she’s been avoiding getting into a relationship with a Nigerian man.
“Nigerian men do have swag but they are not really romantic when it comes down to it. They know how to swag and splash cash but I am not looking for that,” she said.
Note that Tiwa used to be married to a Nigerian man, Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun, a music executive. They got married in 2013 but divorced in 2018. The marriage produced a son, Jamal.
The songstress explained that at the time, she was struggling with postpartum depression after giving birth to their son.
“It was an eye-opener for me and it made me depressed for so long. It got me angry then I became the ‘African Bad Girl’,” she added.
“I thought to myself that after doing everything right I was still attacked. Then I started getting tattoos and wearing short skirts and bikini. I was just wild.”
Tiwa rose to fame in 2010 with her breakout single, “Kele Kele Love.” She has since become a household name in the Nigerian and global music scene, winning several international awards.
