Nigerian music superstar Tiwa Savage has made a surprising revelation about her high-profile neighbour in Lagos's upscale Ikoyi area. The celebrated Afrobeats singer disclosed that she lives right next door to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A Temporary Safe Haven in Ikoyi
Tiwa Savage shared this detail during a documentary interview with popular content creator Korty in January 2026. She described her current Ikoyi residence as a temporary home, referring to it as a "safe haven" due to its prime location and elite security.
"To be honest, this is like my temporary place. I am building one I bought somewhere, but it's not ready until next year. So this is like my safe haven till then," the singer explained. She added, "I feel safe. I feel safe actually. I actually feel a little bit important 'cause the president’s house is in front."
Presidential Proximity and Public Reactions
President Bola Tinubu's primary Lagos residence is his well-known private home on Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi. He also occasionally uses a refurbished property on Queens Drive, Ikoyi, sometimes called the "White House." Tiwa's revelation about living close to this secured zone immediately sparked conversations online about celebrity lifestyles, security, and wealth.
The video of her interview drew numerous comments from social media users. One user, GuavaJuiice_, commented, "God please me too I need house in ikoyi." Another user, lil_toxicc1, wrote, "Na why dem nor go ever protest against this government, dem dey wine and dine together," suggesting a perceived closeness between celebrities and the political class.
Other reactions praised the singer's discreet success. NnamdiOdigbo said, "Tiwa is a top artist, I just love the way she moves. Quietly." The discussion also touched on her family background, with Hassanmovics noting, "The savage family is an isale Eko family, they are not small at all as far as Lagos state is concerned."
Beyond the Neighbourhood: Career and Motherhood
This revelation about her home has also stirred talk about Tiwa Savage's financial net worth and investments in property. The mother of one is concurrently working on another house project at an undisclosed location, which she says will be ready next year.
In related personal disclosures, the singer has previously opened up about the challenges of motherhood on her career. She revealed that becoming a mother almost derailed her professional life, as she struggled emotionally after learning she was expecting a boy instead of a girl. She also cited body changes post-childbirth and losing a major endorsement deal with Pepsi as significant hurdles. Today, however, she describes her son, Jamil, as her best friend.
The conversation with Korty, which highlighted her luxurious yet temporary abode, offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of one of Nigeria's biggest music exports and the unique realities of living among the nation's political elite.
