Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has offered fans a heartfelt glimpse into her life as a mother, describing herself as “very, very strict” while reflecting on the emotional complexities of raising a child.

In a candid video posted to her Instagram page, the 45-year-old singer was seen lying on a couch as she recounted a recent moment with her 10-year-old son, Jamil Balogun. Despite having scolded him the night before, Tiwa shared how she awoke to find her son sleeping beside her—a tender gesture that deeply moved her.

“Last night, I was reminded of one of the hardest things about being a mom: you still have to discipline your child and be strict, even when it breaks your heart,” she said. “I’m a very, very strict mother. Everyone knows this.”

She went on to describe the emotional moment: “I really went off on him last night. And this is why he melts my heart… I had slept on the couch, and I woke up to find that he had quietly come to lie beside me. Even after I shouted at him earlier, he still came close, seeking comfort.”

Savage described the experience as both humbling and heartwarming, underscoring the emotional tug-of-war parents often face between enforcing discipline and showing affection.

“Being a mother is tough,” she admitted. “But it’s also the best feeling in the world.”

Known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits, Tiwa Savage continues to show that behind the global fame is a devoted mother navigating the everyday realities of parenthood with love, vulnerability, and strength.

a Very, Very Strict Mother” – Tiwa Savage Opens Up

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has offered fans a heartfelt glimpse into her life as a mother, describing herself as “very, very strict” while reflecting on the emotional complexities of raising a child.

In a candid video posted to her Instagram page, the 45-year-old singer was seen lying on a couch as she recounted a recent moment with her 10-year-old son, Jamil Balogun. Despite having scolded him the night before, Tiwa shared how she awoke to find her son sleeping beside her—a tender gesture that deeply moved her.

“Last night, I was reminded of one of the hardest things about being a mom: you still have to discipline your child and be strict, even when it breaks your heart,” she said. “I’m a very, very strict mother. Everyone knows this.”

She went on to describe the emotional moment: “I really went off on him last night. And this is why he melts my heart… I had slept on the couch, and I woke up to find that he had quietly come to lie beside me. Even after I shouted at him earlier, he still came close, seeking comfort.”

Savage described the experience as both humbling and heartwarming, underscoring the emotional tug-of-war parents often face between enforcing discipline and showing affection.

“Being a mother is tough,” she admitted. “But it’s also the best feeling in the world.”

Known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits, Tiwa Savage continues to show that behind the global fame is a devoted mother navigating the everyday realities of parenthood with love, vulnerability, and strength.