Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, has narrowly escaped a robbery attempt in London, according to a recent post on her official Instagram page.
The Afrobeats sensation, who has been in the UK for some time, revealed the incident on her Instagram stories, writing: “Thank God for life. I’m safe. Still trying to process the shock.”
Although she did not disclose further details about the nature of the incident, the brief message was enough to trigger an outpouring of concern and prayers from fans across the world, many of whom were relieved to hear that she was unharmed.
Tiwa Savage, widely known as the “Queen of Afrobeats,” has been working on a number of international projects recently, including appearances at global fashion events, studio sessions, and media features. Fans have since urged her to take time off and prioritize her safety and well-being before returning to work.
The incident comes just months after the release of her critically acclaimed movie “Water and Garri,” and days after she hinted at new music and upcoming tour dates. Some fans fear the emotional toll of the attack may delay her ongoing creative plans.
Reactions on social media have been swift, with fans praising her strength and thanking God for sparing her life. Others have used the moment to highlight the growing insecurity celebrities face even outside Nigeria, and called for better personal security measures for public figures.
“This is scary. I’m just thankful she’s safe. Please take care of yourself, Tiwa,” one fan wrote.
“Even overseas, no one is safe anymore. May God continue to protect our stars,” another user added.
Tiwa Savage, 44, has not issued any further statements at the time of this report. Her team has also declined to provide additional comments regarding the incident.
As the news continues to trend across social media platforms, her fans remain hopeful that she recovers quickly from the shock and returns stronger.
