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Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage has opened up about the emotional toll of her 2018 divorce from Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun. On The Receipts Podcast, the singer shared how the split was triggered by her ex-husband amidst her battle with postpartum depression.
Tiwa recalled the harsh criticism she faced from the public, with many blaming her for the breakdown of the marriage. She revealed how TeeBillz took their issues to social media, leaving her to face a storm of judgment. Despite her attempts to defend herself, the backlash intensified, and Tiwa was told that as a woman, she couldn’t win. She explained how the experience led her into depression and caused her to adopt a rebellious “African Bad Girl” persona, marked by tattoos and bold fashion choices.
Through it all, Tiwa learned to navigate the pain and has since emerged stronger, reflecting on how society unfairly blamed her despite her efforts to do everything right.