It began at 11 years old. Nigerian Star Tiwa Savage Reunites with Her English Teacher Mid-Concert in London.

It began at 11 years old. Nigerian Star Tiwa Savage Reunites with Her English Teacher Mid-Concert in London.

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A Moment to Remember: Nigerian Star Tiwa Savage Reunites with Her English Teacher Mid-Concert in London

Oh wow—what a beautiful full-circle moment!

During her performance at the Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival in London, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage had the crowd buzzing with emotion when she suddenly paused mid-performance.

Why? She had just spotted someone incredibly special in the audience—her former English literature teacher.

Without hesitation—and barefoot, beaming with excitement—Tiwa stepped off stage, straight into the crowd, and threw her arms around him with a heartfelt hug and radiant smile.

The audience erupted in applause, touched by the gesture and stunned by the sincerity of the reunion.

The moment quickly went viral, with fans praising her humility and the deep emotional weight of the encounter.

And it makes perfect sense—Tiwa spent part of her early life in London, moving there at age 11.

She attended secondary school in the UK before going on to study at the University of Kent, and later at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the U.S.

So when she saw her former teacher—a man who once nurtured her love for language—it wasn’t just a surprise. It was a tribute.

Tiwa even introduced him to the crowd as “the person who made me love literature,” wrapping him in another big hug while the crowd roared in admiration.

For those who may be unfamiliar—or for our readers abroad.

Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential female artists.

She’s also a proud mother of one.

As of 2025, her estimated net worth is around $5 million, thanks to a thriving music career, major endorsements, and international performances.

How did she start?

Tiwa’s journey began in London, where she moved at the age of 11.

She later studied Business Administration at the University of Kent, before sharpening her musical craft at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the United States.

Early in her career, she worked as a backup vocalist for global stars like George Michael and Mary J. Blige.

In 2009, she signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music.

By 2012, she returned to Nigeria and joined Mavin Records, the music powerhouse led by Don Jazzy.

That bold move launched her into Afrobeats stardom, with chart-topping hits like “Kele Kele Love” and “Love Me (3x).

Image/ Tiwa Official /Instagram.