Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about the harsh public reaction she faced after her 2018 divorce from ex-husband Teebillz. Speaking on the Receipts podcast on Spotify, Savage recalled how she went from being celebrated as “Nigeria’s sweetheart” to being harshly criticized following the messy breakup.
Savage noted that despite doing “everything by the books,” including getting married and having a child, she faced public blame and criticism after her ex-husband announced their separation online. She described battling postpartum depression and feeling abandoned as most people sided with Teebillz.
Attempts to share her side of the story only worsened the backlash, with critics accusing her of failing in her marital role. Even prominent individuals discouraged her from speaking out, warning it could damage her image. Savage described the experience as heartbreaking, vowing never to discuss the matter publicly again.
