Tiwa Savage, the renowned Afrobeats superstar, marked her son Jamil Balogun's 11th birthday on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with a lavish Arsenal-themed celebration. The singer took to social media to share glimpses of the party, which featured a backdrop emblazoned with Jamil's name and the iconic red of his favorite football club, the current English Premier League champions.
Heartfelt Tribute to Her Son
Beyond the festive decor, Tiwa Savage posted an emotional message reflecting on how motherhood has deepened her understanding of God's love. She wrote, "The way I worry about him, celebrate him, protect him, forgive him, believe in him... the way I'd give anything (even my own life) for him. It made me stop and think... this sounds so familiar." She continued, "Every hug, every prayer, every sacrifice, every moment of unconditional love I feel for Jamil is just a tiny reflection of the love God has always had for us." She described her son as her greatest blessing and answered prayer.
Fan Reactions
The post drew warm responses from fans. @cynakah commented, "11 already?? The way these youngins grow so fast makes me feel old ?" @eni_thegemini wrote, "Happy birthday @officialjamilbalogun May the good Lord keep you safe and make all of your heart desires come true." @tianah_bamidele shared, "The write up says it all. Seeing how much God loves us reflected in how we love our own children is truly beautiful." @enjoylifetrips reacted, "He is supporting a good team! Only real men support arsenal. Happy birthday to him." @sashapofficial added, "Happy Birthdayyyy Jamil, may you continue to grow in God's favour in Jesus's name. Amen." @chuks_interiors wrote, "Happy birthday young king… as an Arsenal fan, I'm so jealous of the theme of your party."
Tiwa Savage's Recent Performances
In other news, Legit.ng reported that a video of Tiwa Savage performing at her show in Ghana caused a stir on social media. She wore a short gown with her chest visibly exposed while jumping on stage, prompting reactions from fans who criticized the outfit choice.
