‘The crown is heavy’: Tiwa Savage opens up about silent battles’

Afrobeats queen Tiwatope Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has sparked an emotional wave across social media after sharing a cryptic yet heartfelt post on her Instagram story. The singer wr...

Afrobeats queen Tiwatope Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has sparked an emotional wave across social media after sharing a cryptic yet heartfelt post on her Instagram story.
The singer wrote: “Just because it looks easy doesn’t mean it is… One day, the story of the traumas will be revealed. The crown is heavy; Lord, help me carry it.”

The short but powerful note struck a chord with fans and fellow Nigerians alike.
While many showered Tiwa with love and encouragement, others reflected on the unseen battles public figures face. One fan, @prankhottie, commented: “Tiwa deserves all the love in the world.” Another user, @kinsliveth, offered a broader message of hope: “May Almighty God heal everyone going through emotional, physical, and spiritual turmoil. People are going through unspeakable things.”
Echoing the same sentiment, @ezeqwersiri wrote: “Celebrities are humans; they go through stuff… silent battles too.”

This latest post, though brief, has opened a wider conversation about the pressure that comes with success, the burden of expectations, and the personal toll it can take.

For many fans, Tiwa’s candid moment was a reminder that fame does not shield anyone from life’s hardships. If anything, it magnifies them. Yet her words also carried a prayerful undertone—a call for divine strength to keep pushing forward.

Suliyat Tella

Guardian Life

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