Award-winning Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has once again revisited the controversy surrounding her leaked intimate video, shedding more light on how the scandal unfolded and how it affected her personally and professionally.
It will be recalled that in 2021, a private video of the Afrobeats queen with a man surfaced online and instantly went viral. The clip, reportedly filmed while she was on a yacht, sparked massive outrage, criticism, and conversations about privacy, betrayal, and the vulnerability of celebrities in the digital age.
Speaking in a recent video, Tiwa Savage revealed that the person responsible for the leak had initially claimed that the incident was a mistake. According to her, he said he had attempted to save the video but “accidentally pressed the send button” on Snapchat, which led to the video being shared publicly.
However, the singer later found out that the act was not accidental but rather part of a reckless bet between the man and his friends. This revelation, she said, deepened her sense of betrayal. When asked about the man’s age in comparison to hers, she clarified that he was not younger than her, dismissing rumors that had circulated at the time.
She recounted: “He said he tried to save it but then accidentally pressed send on Snapchat. But then I later found out that it was a bet he set with his friend.”
Tiwa Savage vows caution in future relationships
Reflecting on the scandal, the single mother of one disclosed that she had become more cautious in her personal life and relationships. She explained that moving forward, she would avoid compromising situations that could expose her to similar risks. Specifically, she noted that she would no longer meet anyone in hotels or unfamiliar places, emphasizing that any future relationships would be handled with far more discretion and care, preferably within the safety of her own home.
Fans react to Tiwa’s revelation
The resurfacing of the story has triggered a wave of reactions from fans and social media users, with many expressing anger at the betrayal and admiration for her strength in weathering the storm.
@Sturbyrich65562 said: “Some guys are evil, imagine playing a bet with someone’s career. What if she wasn’t strong enough to withstand the backlash and she went ahead to harm herself?”
@99max09 wrote: “Real ones know how easy it is to hit send instead of save on Snapchat. This guy was reckless.”
@Bambi_xxyz added: “Why didn’t she sue tho? You make a bet with me and record evidence against yourself? Imma help you put yourself in jail and throw away the keys. Dammm! People be evil.”
@Aswad_Alchemist remarked: “And what did you do to the guy? That should be the main discussion.”
Despite the scandal, Tiwa Savage continues to thrive in her career, reinforcing her resilience as one of Nigeria’s most influential and enduring female artists.
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“He said he was trying to save it and then he pressed ‘send’ by accident on Snapchat. I was hearing later that it was a bet.”
Tiwa Savage revisits her leaked s3x tape scandal. pic.twitter.com/HdK6UFbm6Z
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) September 23, 2025