Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage has candidly shared details about her 2018 divorce from her ex-husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TeeBillz.
The Revelation
In an interview on The Receipts Podcast, Tiwa Savage revealed that she did not initiate the separation and accused TeeBillz of being responsible for the public announcement of their divorce.
She said:
“The way our situation happened, he announced it online. I did not break up with him, but I was the one being attacked.”
Postpartum Struggles
Tiwa opened up about dealing with postpartum depression at the time of the announcement, which came shortly after the birth of their son. She recalled the backlash from the public:
“My baby was just a few months old at that time. My body wasn’t the same because I was dealing with postpartum and depression. Only a few people came to see me. Everyone went to him.”
The singer noted how societal expectations shifted blame onto her, with many accusing her of failing to “build the house” as a woman.
Public Reaction and Its Impact
Tiwa described how the negative public scrutiny deeply affected her mental health, leading to depression and anger. This phase, she revealed, inspired her transformation into the bold persona of the “African Bad Girl.”
“I started getting tattoos and wearing bikinis and short skirts.”
Reflection
Her experiences offer insight into the challenges faced by women dealing with societal pressure and postpartum struggles, especially in the public eye. Fans have praised Tiwa for her courage in sharing her side of the story, shedding light on the emotional toll of public scrutiny during a vulnerable time.
