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VIDEO: Tiwa Savage halts London concert after spotting her teacher in the crowd
Afrobeats powerhouse Tiwa Savage delivered an unforgettable moment during her performance at Little Simz’s Meltdown Festival in London when she unexpectedly reunited with a familiar face from her past, her former English teacher.
Midway through her set, the award-winning Nigerian songstress spotted the teacher, now appearing to be in his late 60s, in the crowd. Overwhelmed with emotion, Tiwa paused her performance, stepped down from the stage, and made her way through the audience to warmly embrace the man who once taught her in school.
The heartwarming reunion, captured on video, instantly set social media abuzz. Fans cheered loudly as the pair shared a brief but emotional exchange. Those seated nearby seized the moment to snap photos and record videos of the touching interaction.
This wholesome moment added a deeply personal layer to an already electric night, showcasing Tiwa Savage’s humility and her appreciation for those who shaped her journey long before global stardom.
Tiwa Savage spotted her English teacher during her performance in the UK 🥺🇬🇧❤️ pic.twitter.com/r8tOSjl74U
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) June 15, 2025
In other news, Tiwa Savage has opened up about the harsh realities of navigating Nigeria’s economic challenges as a single mother, adding her voice to the growing conversation around inflation and rising living costs in the country.
Taking to her Instagram story, the award-winning singer reposted a humorous skit that showed various banks encouraging people to take loans, paired with a warning not to seek financial help from her. Alongside the post, she wrote:
“Because even me sef, the economy don show me sege. I’m a single mother abeg. I dey hustle night and day. May God bless us all.”