Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has set the record straight on her recent comments about being open to becoming a second wife, explaining that her remarks were made in a moment of frustration and emotional pain rather than genuine desire.
The 45-year-old singer made the initial statement during an appearance on the American podcast Air Service, where she spoke candidly about the challenges of finding love at her stage in life. According to Tiwa, most of the men who express interest in her are either in their fifties or already married, prompting her to jokingly consider the possibility of becoming a second wife.
“If I meet somebody who can really marry me, they are either in their 50s or already married. So, I don’t know. Maybe I can be a second wife. I think so. I could be a second wife,” she said during the podcast.
The comment quickly went viral, igniting heated conversations on social media about modern relationships, gender expectations, and the pressures women face as they age in the public eye.
However, in a follow-up video, Savage clarified that her words were misinterpreted, insisting she has no real interest in polygamy. She explained that her statement was born out of the pain of past heartbreaks and the disillusionment that often follows failed relationships.
“I was a first wife, where did that get me? I got married as the only wife, but here we are,” she said, referring to her previous marriage. “I’m tired of being heartbroken; maybe I’m getting it wrong. Maybe I should try being a second wife.”
Still, Tiwa made it clear that such an arrangement is not her choice, emphasizing that she only spoke from a place of vulnerability, not conviction.
“It’s not my choice, though. I don’t want to. I wish I could tell my truth, but I will be dragged,” she added, revealing her hesitation to speak openly about her emotional struggles.
The Somebody’s Son crooner’s clarification sheds light on the emotional toll that fame and past experiences can take on public figures, particularly women navigating love in an industry known for scrutiny and speculation.
Savage’s honesty, though controversial, has resonated with many of her fans, who praised her for speaking about pain, healing, and the complex realities of modern relationships without pretense.
Her statement adds another layer to the ongoing public discourse about self-worth, heartbreak, and societal expectations, themes that have long defined both her personal journey and her music.
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