By Andrew Haruna | Nigeria News Today
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has made a deeply personal revelation that has sparked widespread conversation across Nigeria and beyond. In an emotional, candid conversation with UK-based media personality Zeze Mills, the award-winning singer disclosed that she has frozen her eggs — a decision she describes as one of the most important steps in her life.
At 42, Tiwa says she took the step as a precautionary measure, ensuring she has the option to expand her family in the future if she chooses. The Somebody’s Son crooner, who welcomed her first and only child in 2015 at the age of 34 with her ex-husband Teebillz, admitted she now wishes she had frozen her eggs earlier.
“Having my first child in my 30s was beautiful because I was more financially and emotionally stable,” she said. “One advice I will give to women in their 30s is, whether you want to have children or not, freeze your eggs.”
“I Wish I Did It Sooner” – Tiwa Savage’s Honest Confession
The superstar revealed that although she has no immediate plans for more children, she went ahead with the procedure as insurance against the biological clock.
“I don’t know if I want more kids, but in case I do, I’ve done that just to have that option. You could wake up at 36 and your egg reserve is done. Then, that’s when you decide you want to have kids, and it might be too late. So, I’m really a big advocate for egg freezing now.”
Her words come as a wake-up call for many women in their 30s — particularly in Africa, where discussions about fertility preservation remain a taboo.
Breaking the Stigma Around Egg Freezing
In a society where women often face pressure to marry and have children early, Tiwa Savage’s openness is breaking barriers. She is encouraging women to think beyond societal expectations and focus on their personal timelines.
She also stressed that egg freezing is not about rejecting natural motherhood but preserving the opportunity to choose when to have children.
A Growing Trend Among Celebrities and Professionals
Globally, more women — especially those in demanding careers — are opting for egg freezing. It allows them to focus on careers, travel, or personal growth before starting a family.
Tiwa’s revelation might inspire a wave of awareness and acceptance of the practice in Nigeria and beyond, sparking a much-needed conversation on fertility health.
