Tiwa Savage opens up on ‘releasing private video for attention’
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has denied speculations that she intentionally made her private video public in order to stay relevant in the entertainment industry.
The video, which surfaced online in 2021 after she refused to yield to a blackmailer, generated widespread criticism. Many at the time accused the singer of seeking sympathy and publicity.
In a recent interview with American radio station Hot 97, Tiwa Savage opened up about the emotional toll the incident took on her, saying she was unfairly judged instead of being recognized as a victim.
“I was bashed for my private video. A lot of people thought I was just trying to get sympathy. Even people with platforms were quite horrible and blamed me,” she said.
She further dismissed claims that the act was intentional, stressing that if she wanted attention, she would have gone about it differently. “They said I did it to be relevant. If that was the case, I would have been intentional about it,” she added.
The award-winning singer noted that the experience was traumatic but also shed light on the unfair treatment women face when dealing with online harassment and blackmail.
