Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has shared a touching moment with her son, Jamil, revealing how a casual conversation about British rapper Skepta turned into a heartfelt exchange that has since gone viral.
What happened
Speaking in a recent interview, the singer said her son walked in while she was discussing Skepta with a friend and asked who they were talking about.
In a lighthearted response, Tiwa said she jokingly referred to the rapper as her “baby daddy.”
Jamil’s reaction
According to her, Jamil immediately pushed back on the remark, telling her she deserved something more.
“My son Jamil walked in while my friend and I were talking about Skepta. When he asked who we were talking about, I jokingly said ‘my baby daddy.’
Jamil looked at me and replied, ‘You’re not gonna have a baby daddy… you deserve a husband,’” she said.
Reactions trail video
The moment has sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians sharing mixed opinions about the exchange.
Some users questioned the singer’s comment, while others found the child’s response thoughtful and mature.
The clip continues to circulate across social media platforms, drawing attention to the singer’s personal life and her bond with her son.
“My son Jamil walked in while my friend and I were talking about Skepta. When he asked who we were talking about, I jokingly said ‘my baby daddy.’
Jamil looked at me and replied, ‘You’re not gonna have a baby daddy… you deserve a husband.’”— Tiwa Savage says. pic.twitter.com/Pg3P4Fqaay
— SKB (@seyikanbai) April 20, 2026