Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has drawn a firm line in the sand, issuing a serious public warning to Lagos-based influencer Dami Foreign. The confrontation erupted after the influencer commented on the singer's six-year-old son, Jamil Balogun, during a heated online exchange on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Crossing the Line: From Banter to Family
The dispute ignited when Dami Foreign observed in a post that Jamil appeared unhappy while his mother danced at a recent public event. For Tiwa Savage, this remark shifted the conflict from typical celebrity criticism into deeply personal territory. The singer responded with a series of forceful tweets, explicitly daring the influencer to mention her child again.
"@TheDamiForeign I dare you to post anything about my child again and THIS WILL MOVE BEYOND TWITTER," Tiwa Savage declared. She emphasized that while she had previously ignored what she perceived as targeted attacks, involving her son was an unacceptable boundary violation.
A Paid Agenda and a Mother's Ultimatum
In her social media outburst, Tiwa Savage accused Dami Foreign of being part of a paid campaign designed to ruin her reputation. She stated that she had tolerated the negativity aimed at her but would not stand for her family being dragged into the fray. The singer's messages conveyed a clear ultimatum: cease mentions of her son or face severe consequences, which she hinted could be either legal or physical.
"You see that I never cared about your paid agenda to bring me down… You talking about my child is crossing the line," she added, underscoring the finality of her stance.
Reactions and the Fallout
Dami Foreign responded with apparent shock at the intensity of Tiwa Savage's reaction. However, his reply did little to quell the spreading controversy, as screenshots of the exchange quickly went viral. The online community swiftly divided, with thousands of Nigerians rallying behind the "Water & Garri" star.
Many social media users defended the singer's protective instincts. One user, @I_am_Palessa, commented, "Honestly, that banger boy need to be taught a lesson. All the time, we know tiwa is unproblematic and minding her business." Another, @ucyberry, noted the universal red line involved, stating, "People really need to know when to draw the line... Involving kids especially? That's a universal red line for most parents, celebrity or not."
Not all feedback was supportive, however. Some, like @UR_HIGHNES, criticized the singer's response, suggesting the influencer's original comment was merely about her appearance.
The incident highlights the volatile nature of online celebrity culture in Nigeria and the fierce protectiveness celebrities exhibit over their families' privacy. It remains to be seen whether this public warning will mark the end of the feud or escalate it further.
